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Here’s how much Valve pays its staff — and how few people it employs (www.theverge.com)

submitted 4 months ago by nave@lemmy.ca to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] LazyBane@lemmy.world 20 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I'd argue that Valve does more than just take 30% as a middle man. Between Steam Input, Proton, the beta built in recording system, the Forums for every game, community system and the marketplace, having your game on Steam is a massive value generator for the consumer and by extension developers.

30% might not be what the industry standard should be, but Valve isn't just providing a standard digital distribution service.

[–] umbrella@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 months ago

its good that they are doing good things for the industry.

its bad that only they can/will.