Analyst Explains Why Steam Players Hoard Games Despite Unplayed Library
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Summary
Games industry analyst Chris Zukowski suggests that Steam players are hoarders who buy games they may never play, explaining why developers accept Valve's 30% cut. He highlights the trend of purchasing games without intending to play them.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledThe amazing thing about Steam and its player base is that they buy games they aren’t going to play.
More than likely the person buying your game is not going to play it.
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