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shikamaru317 said:

How about this: Everyone goes 3rd party and they all release on PC. Oh, but that doesn't work very well either, then Steam basically has a monopoly and can do whatever the heck they want, including raising game prices. There is no perfect scneario really, we either have to deal with the annoyance of exclusives, or with a monopoly and the risks that come with it.

Gabe Newell won't live forever. After his departure Valve might change. For (worst) example, EA might buy Valve. No company stays as they were in past forever. Those who are praising Valve might change their tone at that time.