Valve has introduced a controversial addition to its digital game distribution service, Steam.
Steam now allows game modders to sign up for a free account, and upload their mod and monetize it.
Yes, you can now sell mods on Steam. And users who already bought a game must cough up some eextra bucks just to install those mods.
The paid mods are now available for just one game, Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Steam could open doors for paid mods to other games soon.
Valve is giving users a 24 hour refund period, during which they can decide to keep the mod or return it for their money.
Steam is apparently offering modders 25% of the revenue from their [...]