# The Steam Machine isn't doing exclusives because Valve thinks "restricting where people can play" doesn't work

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- **Source:** [Gamesradar](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/the-steam-machine-isnt-doing-exclusives-because-valve-thinks-restricting-where-people-can-play-doesnt-work/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a5e12b7c28e587f9f573eb6)
- **Published:** 2026-07-20
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #steam
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a5e12b7c28e587f9f573eb6

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