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[-] index@sh.itjust.works 8 points 8 months ago

Waiting to see what excuses people bring up to keep using steam

[-] DeMonstratio@lemm.ee 18 points 8 months ago

Do I need any other excuse than liking it?

I reduce US stuff and buy more local, but I'm not dealing in absolutes here. Maybe some day I'll stop using steam but I'm going one step at a time.

[-] pumpkinseedoil@mander.xyz 10 points 8 months ago

I'm not using it since I'm not gaming, but I absolutely love how much they're doing for Linux. With Proton they broke windows' pseudo-monopoly on gaming and are now working on making Linux gaming mainstream with the steam deck.

[-] index@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 months ago

windows’ pseudo-monopoly on gaming

don't forget that they are one of the reasons that pseudo-monopoly exist to begin with

[-] pumpkinseedoil@mander.xyz 2 points 8 months ago

Doesn't matter, they're clearly working for Linux now (against Windows' used-to-be pseudo-monopoly)

[-] index@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 months ago

Also don't forget that their main product is a proprietary third party software launcher

[-] pumpkinseedoil@mander.xyz 3 points 8 months ago

And yet the world (or linux at least) would be worse without it

[-] Freecee@lemm.ee 7 points 8 months ago

What are some good alternatives to steam? Because as it stands currently i've had technical difficulties with gog (should probably try and see if they are still present) and don't know about any other non-american site which would fill that role

[-] index@sh.itjust.works 3 points 8 months ago

You don't really need a third party software launcher to play games to begin with

[-] nyctre@lemmy.world 9 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

No, you need a third party torrenting site and a third party to crack the game and a third party torrent client.. that's somehow much better... No matter how you slice it, you still need at least one middle man between you and games.

[-] index@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 months ago

you still need at least one middle man between you and games.

No you don't, videogames are software

[-] nyctre@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

If you wish to have a game without a middle man you must first invent the universe.

[-] dontbelasagne@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago

Liking Linux is apparently their reason to support one of the biggest child gambling websities.

[-] desktop_user 1 points 8 months ago

how is it any different than any other lootbox system that allows trading of items? That they officially allow payment in real money?

[-] dontbelasagne@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

it's not and that's the point. People dunk on other lootboxes and gambling all the time but steam gets a pass because "I like linux support." It's a double standard that these people are showing.

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