Blizzard Said No, It Cost Them Billions.

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Blizzard almost beat Valve to the punch, but this isn't just a history lesson. Microsoft now owns Battle.net, and they're re-arming to fight Steam.

00:00 One Man Almost Changed History
00:34: Microsoft’s Move Against Steam
01:56 The Early Days of Valve
03:46 Blizzard’s Largest Mistake
06:29 Microsoft Are Using [Battle.net](https://Battle.net/)
09:27 Steam Can’t Answer Their Challenge
12:13 History Rhymes

Sources:
https://www.eff.org/sites/default/files/filenode/Blizzard_v_bnetd/appellees_brief.pdf
https://www.salon.com/1999/04/21/battlenet/
https://www.eff.org/document/courts-memorandum-and-order
https://x.com/thexpaw/status/1813960518014816685



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