Re:Sunsetting the Bethesda.net launcher and migrating to Steam
by uejfiweun on Tuesday February 22, 2022 @05:30PM
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I could totally see Microsoft trying to buy Steam in the near future. Not only are they having Bethesda do pro-Steam moves like this and generally supporting Steam, but they have a personal relationship with Valve, as Microsoft is where Gabe Newell started his career. However Valve is still a private company and I can't imagine Gaben will want to give up his money faucet.
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Re:Sunsetting the Bethesda.net launcher and migrating to Steam
by Macha on Tuesday February 22, 2022 @06:02PM
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Valve was started as a reaction to Microsoft. Back when they were game devs it was pretty much "Gabe and co want to develop their own games without corporate meddling". I can't see Valve selling until the early people are near retirement, and I'm sure they've had offers.