Gaming
Entries by function: gaming, newest first.
Stage
Function
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Epic Games Store
3 ExtractionPC storefront and launcher competing on cuts and exclusives—better for devs in spots, still a platform tax and account wall for players.
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Xbox (Microsoft)
2 Lock-inConsole ecosystem with Game Pass value—great until subscriptions, store rules, and account lock-in define what “ownership” means.
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Steam
2 Lock-inDominant PC games client; strong library lock-in and social graph, still delivering real value to buyers.