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by gjsman-1000 943 days ago
I think the biggest implied benefit is sailing the high seas (cough cough) and the low price of Steam deals.

For me, sure, Steam prices are great; but the fact that it can be taken away from me for any reason and I can never sell/give any item means I’m basically buying… what, exactly? It feels like buying an IOU for a game.

As for piracy, well, I don’t think I need say more.

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Ah, I suppose that would make sense.

On the other hand, for people who can't afford a ton of games but want to play a ton of games, Xbox Game Pass has been huge.

I actually wonder if Game Pass has had any effect in reducing piracy the way Spotify had a gigantic effect on music piracy. Or if Game Pass and pirates are distinct groups without much overlap.