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72% of devs believe Steam has a monopoly on PC games, according to study
(www.gamesindustry.biz)
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I buy games on GOG when they're available, but it seems like their market share is getting smaller as time goes on.
That said, the barrier to entry for a Steam competitor is non-existent, so they may never really be able to have a true monopoly. They can still have problematic levels of influence, though. I'm sincerely worried about what direction Valve will take after Gaben retires or dies.