game launchers

The proliferation of game launchers such as EA, Steam, Blizzard, Epic, Xbox, and Ubisoft Connect has created frustration for PC gamers, making it difficult to locate games and manage multiple platforms. Issues include lengthy installation processes, problems with game registration, unexpected logouts, and complications in co-op game menus. The gaming experience has become convoluted, with some launchers requiring multiple platforms or external authentication. The gaming industry has shifted from a simpler model, exemplified by Battle.net in 1997, to a fragmented ecosystem driven by financial motivations, leading to a lack of collaboration between platforms.