Why doesn't Valve fight back?
Why doesn't Valve fight back?
@Kawaii Koneko
Problem is, as far as I know, Epic Store doesn't offer any gift cards like Steam or PlayStation does, so that really leaves me with no way of using their store. You mentioned
re-loadable debit
cards
, not sure where to get these, I guess at a bank, but I'm a minor.
I'm referring to genuine Visa or MasterCard branded gift cards, which are provided by credit card companies and available in retail outlets. You simply pay the cashier whatever amount you prefer on the card, and upon returning home, you input it into Epic as if using a regular credit or debit card.
These reloadable debit cards are also sold at stores but often come with minor charges. That's why I recommended the Bluebird—it's almost free of fees—but I think it might be unavailable in your area since it's typically sold only at Wal-Mart through a partnership with Amex.
This is the standard situation in the U.S., though availability may vary in other countries. You might want to verify locally.
We understand that the situation is unfolding because it's not viable long-term. EGS will continue operating only until they build a sustainable user base.
I've never noticed the big changes with Epic and similar services. Sure, their launcher lacks some of the features Steam offers, but that's not really important to me. Without cloud saves, I just save games locally, as I have done for many years...
All the community aspects don't interest me at all.
I just open Steam and play whatever game I want. Some companies have taken Epic's money and made it exclusive to their store. The game still costs $60 and does what I care about—launches the game I paid for. That's enough.
The only launcher that makes me question things is Origin, because I've heard many stories about people losing their entire library there. For example, xcal, who has played and streamed hundreds of hours of Mass Effect, suddenly lost his copies on Origin.
Other than that, I don't see any reason why people should care.
One person losing a copy or facing a complete loss has nothing to do with countless others not experiencing similar issues. You mention this xcal character streams, perhaps someone shared details about his account and decided to remove those specific games through unauthorized means. It’s unclear what was done. Stories can vary.
I’ve never had any problems with Origin for years, and my library has remained intact. I’ve logged into multiple accounts over time, tagging games to different profiles on various devices. Mass Effect 2 was one such game. I obtained it for free a long time ago on an older machine, remembering the email and password. After signing in on my current PC, installing the game without issues.
There’s a valuable story to add to your collection about Origin. Don’t let others’ experiences sway you. Test the platform yourself. Battlefield 1, 4, Star Wars Battlefront I and II consistently sell for $3.99 to $4.99 and are worth it if you enjoy those titles. They also offer all DLCs for free randomly throughout the year. The most appealing part is that Origin games run perfectly without any problems.