• @GeneralEmergency@lemmy.world
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    -21 year ago

    The trading card feature created an ecosystem allowing cheap asset flips to quickly make the threshold. And make their money back, creating a positive feedback loop.

    Steam allowed its store to be flooded with these games at the expense of its customers because it got it’s cut.

    • @Jakeroxs@sh.itjust.works
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      21 year ago

      Do you think they wanted it to be abused? It’s pretty obvious they didn’t like the way it went which is why they got rid of it…