Virtual Legality
Virtual Legality is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).
Virtual Legality #20 - Metro's Epic Exodus (Hoeg Law)
In this episode, Richard Hoeg analyzes Epic Game Store's exclusivity strategy and its impact on the gaming industry. He explores consumer preferences, Valve's response to competition, and the effects of review bombing. The legal aspects of game companies and the future of PC gaming are also discussed.
Key Points
- Valve's response to the Epic Game Store's exclusive deal with Metro Exodus was seen as petulant and possibly a sign of Valve's unpreparedness to deal with competition in the digital PC marketplace.
- The Epic Game Store's strategy of offering developers an 88/12 revenue split is challenging the industry-standard 70/30 split, potentially leading to more money for developers and better game development.
- Review bombing on Steam, such as the one affecting Metro 2033 and Metro Last Light in response to Metro Exodus becoming an Epic Store exclusive, is a tactic that Valve has not taken significant steps to address, despite their guidelines against non-relevant reviews.
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