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I'm a console gamer so, Why the hate on the Epic Games Store? (self.games)

submitted 5 days ago by Azrael to c/[email protected]

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I get that Steam is where everything and everyone is at. And that the user experience and functionality is best there BUT having another player to try an compete with Steam is a good thing, right?

If anyone can try, it's the Fortnite Bank.

So, why the hate?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (2 children)

Because in 2025 people get info about games they are buying from the app store instead of twitch or YouTube or the game devs website. Give me a fucking break dude.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

When I'm browsing, it's my first stop. I want to see the minimum specs to estimate how well it'll run, how the devs market their game at a glance, year of release, rating, etc. Then if it looks interesting it's time for external reviews.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The only way I know anything about the games I buy is by reading the store page. If I have to go looking for the dev's website, it's because something has gone wrong.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I would recommend doing more research before buying, but I'm a kinda a cheap bitch

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I feel like I get a pretty good idea of what a game is like from reviews and discussions.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 23 hours ago

Oh, I must have misinterpreted you. That's about what I do.