英国法院批准对Valve提起656M镑的诉讼, UK court approves £656M lawsuit against Valve over Steam's 30% fee and anti-steering rules.

要求6.56亿英镑的英国集体诉讼案 已经获准对Valve提出 超过其30%的 蒸气销售佣金的诉讼, 指控收费膨胀价格并限制消费者选择。 A UK class-action lawsuit seeking £656 million has been approved against Valve over its 30% commission fee on Steam sales, alleging the charge inflates prices and restricts consumer choice. 该案于2024年由Parent Zone的Vicki Shotbolt提出,该案代表了大约1400万英国玩家,并挑战了Valve的反转向规则,要求通过Steam进行游戏内购买. Filed in 2024 by Vicki Shotbolt of Parent Zone, the case represents about 14 million UK gamers and challenges Valve’s anti-steering rules requiring in-game purchases through Steam. 伦敦竞争上诉法庭裁定索赔可以继续进行,驳回了Valve的反对意见。 The London Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled the claim can proceed, rejecting Valve’s objections. 该案沿用了开发商Wolfire Studios和Dark Cart Studio先前提出的类似诉讼,现在合并并被授予集体诉讼地位。 The case follows earlier similar lawsuits by developers Wolfire Studios and Dark Catt Studios, now combined and granted class-action status. 如果Valve输了,其结果可能会影响数字游戏的发行做法。 The outcome could impact digital game distribution practices if Valve loses.