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Microsoft shakes up PC gaming by reducing Windows store cut to just 12 percent – The Verge
Microsoft is shaking up the world of PC gaming by reducing the revenue it takes from game developers. The cut is dropping to 12 percent from 30 percent, in a move…
Microsoft puts the pressure on Valves Steam store
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Microsoft is shaking up the world of PC gaming today with a big cut to the amount of revenue it takes from games on Windows. The software giant is reducing its cut from 30 percent to just 12 percent from August 1st, in a clear bid to compete with Steam and entice developers and studios to bring more PC games to its Microsoft Store.
Game developers are at the heart of bringing great games to our players, and…
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