Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has stirred the Steam pot again, calling out Valve's "30% junk fee"
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Key Points:
- Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has criticized Valve's Steam platform for its 30% commission fee, calling it a "30% junk fee" amid discussions of a UK class action lawsuit alleging consumers were overcharged by $897 million.
- Sweeney argues that Steam restricts developers from directing players to alternative payment methods, forcing the 30% fee, unlike Apple and Google, which have been legally compelled to allow third-party payments without commission.
- Despite Sweeney's criticisms and Epic's reputation for championing developer-friendly policies and payment options, Steam remains the dominant PC gaming platform, with many gamers defending its service quality over the Epic Games Store.
- Critics of Sweeney's claims highlight that Steam offers infrastructure and services to both
