• MentalEdge
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    1 year ago

    The new model makes no sense whatsoever.

    If I install a game I bought on both my desktop and steamdeck, the devs have to pay unity twice. If I uninstall it and re-install it, they have to pay it thrice. Four times if I ever use my laptop to play.

    If I share the game with my dad and sister via steam family share, the devs have to pay yet another two times.

    But I only paid for the game once.

    It’s complete insanity. Do they have to pay again for every update, does that count as a new install? What about games on subscription services?

    • William@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      You missed one: They initially said that web-based games count as installs, too. Insanity.