Solid points. Just keep in mind developers still have micro-transactions like items, expansions, powerups, in game currency, and more they can sell at almost 100% profit without steam or another gatekeeper taking a cut.

When games were still CDs and not DLs game sales of new games were not that effected by reselling games however. People will always buy new games. Especially multi-player games to play with / against friends.

All gamestop needs is a launcher with patching / boards like multiple other gatekeepers have. It's not exclusive tech and they have sniped the best talent from all over. Let's see what they do.

Solid points. Just keep in mind developers still have micro-transactions like items, expansions, powerups, in game currency, items and more they can sell at almost 100% profit without steam or another gatekeeper taking a cut.

When games were still CDs and not DLs game sales of new games were not that effected by reselling games however. People will always buy new games. Especially multi-player games to play with / against friends.

All gamestop needs is a launcher with patching / boards like multiple other gatekeepers have. It's not exclusive tech and they have sniped the best talent from all over. Let's see what they do.