In case you hadn't heard, the business of creating content for games you didn't make is booming . People are quitting their regular jobs because building Team Fortress 2 robot skins—along with the hats for said robots—is more profitable. The whole thing seems to be working , and now Valve wants to ensure everyone gets their fair share.
Anyone who's bought from the Humble Bundle will understand how the new tool works. Creators get a pre-approved list of companies and individuals to divvy up a part of their earnings between to show support. All the money comes from Valve's take, meaning item creators won't have to cut into their own profits.
As of now, creators can only make money from the TF2 and DOTA 2 workshops, but who's to say that won't change? If community development makes millions of dollars for Valve, it's not hard to see third parties following suit.
