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Gabe Newell ordered to make in-person deposition for Valve v. Wolfire Games lawsuit (www.gamesindustry.biz)

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[–] falsem@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct2Drive

Steam didn't allow 3rd party titles until late 2005 but Direct2Drive launched early 2004.

Stardock Central was 2001.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stardock_Central

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[–] Aurenkin@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago

Oh yeah nice, I totally forgot about those, thanks.

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