Consumer Competition Claims (CCC), through GameClaim, has launched a new class action against Valve in the Netherlands.
The group claims Valve controls around 85% of the PC game market and uses rules that make it harder for developers to sell games cheaper on other stores.
It also argues that Steam’s 30% cut on game sales is too high and shows anti-competitive behaviour.
According to CCC, Dutch gamers have paid more than they should due to these practices, with total damages estimated at over €220 million since 2013..
The group says it will first try to reach a settlement with Valve. If that fails, the case could go to court and may take several years to resolve.
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