Write what you are looking for and press enter to begin your search!

Logo
live-news-icon

Live News

Tekken 8 Eddy Gordo Trailer Reveals The Capoeira Fighter Arriving Next Week: In an intense match, the Lone Wolves came out victorious. Read all about the big night here // LEGOLAND Malaysia Brings Raya Theme To The Park & The World’s First LEGO Friends 4D Movie Premiere: In an intense match, the Lone Wolves came out victorious. Read all about the big night here // New Visions Of Mana Trailer Showcases Elemental Combat & Characters: In an intense match, the Lone Wolves came out victorious. Read all about the big night here
post-16 post-13

Former Paradox Interactive CEO Slam Digital Platform’s 70/30 Revenue Split

Remember when we talked about Steam’s 70/30 revenue split (alongside other digital platforms)? Valve isn’t going to change that anytime soon for the developers, indie or otherwise, and that’s irking a lot of people up to now.

People like former Paradox Interactive CEO and current executive chairman Fredrik Wester, for instance. He said during a Gamelab Barcelona panel (via GamesIndustry.biz) that the 70/30 split from companies like Valve is outrageous and deserves to stay in the past. At the same time, he praises Epic Games Store’s more generous 88/12 split.

“I think the platform holders are taking too much money,” Fredrik said. “[Back then, physical copies] cost a lot of money [to distribute]. [Digital platforms] doesn’t cost anything. So Epic has done a great job for the whole industry, because you get 88 percent. Fantastic move. Thank you very much.”

He also mentioned on Twitter that he isn’t calling out Steam specifically; he’s just miffed at the split itself.

“Ask yourself ‘Why do they choose to go exclusive?’ and I’ll give you a hint: it’s not to f*** up your life and force you to use multiple launchers”. Words to live by.

Related News

post-07
NFS Heat Now Playable With Steering Wheel

Need for Speed Heat might not be everyone's cup of tea but most people (including me) will agree that it's probably the best Need for Speed game in re...

post-07
There's Going To Be A Bunch Of Final Fantasy VII Games On Mobile...

Square Enix just announced two new Final Fantasy games to go along with the recent reveal of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade featuring a new episo...

post-07
Hades 2 Is Set To Launch For Early Access Next Spring

Supergiant Games have finally released an update on Hades 2 and it looks like the game is scheduled for next Spring 2024. “Thank you for your pat...

Write a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Tournament Tool Kit

Kakuchopurei Community