>If the alternative is not publishing the game at all, or never on PC then it's still a benefit.
Yes, there is nuance that I left out of my post. I agree with you here.
>If you want to play any Valve games without Steam then you're out of luck.
If you want to play any Epic games without Epic game store, you're out of luck as well.
I have no problem with another store, I have problems with another store having exclusives which do not benefit the consumer in any way (directly).
If you want to play any Valve games without Steam then you're out of luck.
Having another store is a low barrier to entry.
Imagine there was only one store for groceries in your whole state. And when you go to court a chorus rebukes you for not selling your produce there instead of opening another nearby.