14 Million “Gamers” Are Now In A Lawsuit Against Valve

Описание: 14 Million “Gamers” Are Now In A Lawsuit Against Valve

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Valve is facing a massive £656 million class action lawsuit in the UK that officially moved forward on January 26, 2026. This legal battle claims that Steam’s 30 percent commission and price parity rules are unfair to 14 million gamers, yet the actual evidence suggests this is more of a calculated shakedown than a search for justice. We dive deep into the recent court filings to reveal why Valve’s defense regarding free Steam Keys is a silver bullet that the prosecution cannot ignore. While lawyers argue that Valve is a monopoly, the reality is that competitors like the Epic Games Store simply fail to match the massive value and infrastructure that Steam provides to developers and players alike. This video explains why this opt out lawsuit might actually hurt the PC gaming ecosystem by attacking the very platform that saved the industry through competence and innovation rather than restriction.

0:00 £656,000,000 Shakedown
1:26 The Allegations
2:32 Steam Keys
4:06 Monopoly Myth
5:24 Broad Axe
5:53 Does This Hurt Gamers
6:43 Competitors
7:18 2026 and Beyond

Case site: steamyouoweus.co.uk

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