Valve faces UK class-action over Steam revenue share and add-ons
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Valve faces a UK class-action in London’s Competition Appeal Tribunal seeking up to £656 million, alleging Steam’s 30% revenue share is excessive and that selling add-ons locks in users; the suit covers about 14 million UK Steam users with potential per‑user damages around £8‑£23 for games and £14‑£29 for add-ons, totaling up to £656 million as the case proceeds to trial.
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