Re:The ‘Enshittification’ of TikTok: Or how, platforms die
by hot_gril on Monday May 08, 2023 @01:32PM
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I've always disliked Steam cause I view it as just an extra DRM/adware/forced-update step to run Steam-exclusive games, but don't see how it's gotten worse over time. It's gotten a little more stable if anything.
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Re:The ‘Enshittification’ of TikTok: Or how, platforms die
by danudey on Monday May 08, 2023 @01:58PM
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Steam is better DRM than the DRM options we had before, which were an absolute nightmare. Upgraded your motherboard? Better call customer support to get your account restored.
Spore is the worst example[0] that I remember. The article has someone complaining "no way am I paying $50 to rent a game!", but while we still do that (irritatingly) at least the "rental" process is now smooth and streamlined, and, in my experience, works great.
[0] https://www.denofgeek.com/games/has-spore-been-destroyed-by-...
Re:The ‘Enshittification’ of TikTok: Or how, platforms die
by hot_gril on Monday May 08, 2023 @02:11PM
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Some Steam games have their own DRM and/or online registration on top, most infamously GTA IV. Same game later received an "update" via Steam that removed some soundtracks.
It was about time that someone standardized the game purchase/update process, but I wasn't happy with the choice. Steam was needlessly in the way. (Past tense cause I don't play games anymore)