Valve targeted by Dutch class action over videogame pricing
( June 11, 2026, 07:22 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A Dutch consumer rights foundation has started a class action against Valve, owner of the gaming platform Steam, alleging that it is abusing its dominant position and charging excessive commissions that inflate prices for consumers. The group claims Dutch gamers have collectively overpaid more than €220 million for games and in-game content as a result of Valve’s practices and it seeks compensation on their behalf. It has not yet filed a formal lawsuit but has sent a letter to Valve. The action follows legal challenges against Valve in the UK and US, and comes after a previous EU sanction regarding the company’s anti-competitive conduct.The statement follows:...
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