Why can't steam give away games for free like epic games??

[Draken]

It would be awesome if steam starts giving away free AAA games sometimes like epic games does!

[THE LORD]

I'd rather the government give away free housing and $$$ instead.

[Anonymous Helper]

Draken eredeti hozzászólása:

It would be awesome if steam starts giving away free AAA games sometimes like epic games does!

Well they are currently giving away Half-Life 2 (includes Episode one and two expansions, soundtrack is also free) for free:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/220/HalfLife_2/

THE LORD eredeti hozzászólása:

I'd rather the government give away free housing and $$$ instead.

You do know that money for those "free" housing and for any money given away come out of your taxes? Also goverment giving away money means increased inflation so everything, including housing, will cost more for everyone. There is no such thing as free lunch. Someone else has to pay for it if you don't.

[ペンギン]

omgitsbees eredeti hozzászólása:

I wish Valve instead offered a subscription service similar to Game Pass Ultimate, but I don't think such a subscription would go over well with most people here.

Think before you make a wish. Gamepass/streaming content is worst business model in relation to property. Apart from the supposed convenience, it only brings disadvantages for consumers. It's already bad enough as it is.

But how was that? When it comes down to it, the majority only look at the price. Blind consumption above all.

[smallpigpoopfix]

because steam were already your gaming client of choice.