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I did not realize they were trying to compete in the first place.

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[–] count_dongulus@lemmy.world 103 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (44 children)

Epic kinda tried that by giving away tons of free games in the Epic Games Store. It didn't work.

If I want Steam games cheaper, I go buy a Steam key for that game from a separate retailer and activate it on Steam. Save like 50-70% irrespective of Steam sales. It's remarkable that Steam allows us to even do that in the first place.

[–] SatanClaus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 24 points 4 days ago (6 children)

I'm still gaining more and more games in my epic library I'll never use but love wasting Tim Sweeneys money. Lmao

[–] Grandwolf319@sh.itjust.works 15 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

That reminds me, let me see what’s free today.

Edit: nothing good

[–] woelkchen@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

That reminds me, let me see what’s free today.

Edit: nothing good

I just don't know how to claim those via web only. I think you have to install the store on Android.

[–] Grandwolf319@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 days ago

Yeah I only used the web only. I’ll double check to make sure I didn’t miss this game.

I pirate so a free game isn’t worth it for me if it means I have to get their store app or whatever.

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