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 #6 - Epic Excluding Steam?! (Hoeg Law)
In this episode, Richard Hoeg delves into the launch of the Epic Game Store and its impact on the gaming industry. He explores how Fortnite profits are fueling Epic's rivalry with Steam, discusses Epic's aggressive strategy, and analyses its potential long-term success. He also examines the effect of Epic's revenue split on game developers, and the removal of Infinity Blade games from the iOS Store.
Key Points
- The Epic Game Store launched unexpectedly and is positioning itself as a direct competitor to Steam by offering developers a larger revenue share of 88% compared to Steam's 70%, which could significantly disrupt the PC gaming market.
- Epic is securing exclusive game releases for its store, which mirrors strategies seen in console gaming, and this approach has sparked debate over the potential benefits and drawbacks for developers, consumers, and the industry as a whole.
- Some developers are supporting the Epic Game Store as a means to challenge Steam's market dominance and improve the industry, but consumer adoption may hinge on more than just developer revenue splits, possibly requiring price incentives to attract a broader audience.
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