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May 12, 20267 min read
Early Access. Whether it's worth it, when to skip, how to avoid traps
I bought over 30 Early Access games across 8 years. Some turned out hits, some flops, one never released. Writing down what I learned.
March 20, 20267 min read
When does Steam actually drop the biggest sales in 2026? The calendar I wish I had earlier
We collected every official Steam Sale date for 2026 plus our reading of off-season patterns. From our price archive, we know when waiting actually pays off.
February 28, 20267 min read
Steam, Epic, GOG. When a key is really a key, and when it's just a login
A Steam key, an Epic code, a GOG link. Three platforms, three activation methods, three risk levels. Know what you're buying before you click.
January 30, 20267 min read
Steam Deck and game prices. What changed in my buying after a year with the console
I bought a Steam Deck in December 2024. After a year of use, my buying habits, library, and even title choices changed. Writing down the conclusions.
January 15, 20268 min read
How to buy a CD key safely and not wake up to a banned account
Key marketplaces can be 60 percent cheaper than first-party stores. Here's how to spot a scam, avoid revoked codes, and what to do if things go wrong.
November 25, 20257 min read
Bundle vs single key. When a game pack pays off and when it's a trap
Humble Bundle, Fanatical, Indie Gala. Packs of 8 games for 10 USD sound great, but the math is complicated. I explain when to grab one and when to skip.
October 30, 20257 min read
Your key doesn't work: a full step-by-step guide to getting your money back
You bought a key, entered it in Steam, got an error message. Here's the full refund procedure that works across the four main stores.
September 28, 20257 min read
How to save 300 dollars a year using price alerts
We counted savings of users actively using price alerts. Annual average: 300 dollars compared to prices at first wishlist add.
September 10, 20257 min read
Turkish and Argentine keys. Why in 2025 they're no longer a deal
Three years ago Turkish and Argentine keys were the holy grail of savings. Today they're a landmine that increasingly ends in account bans. Here's why.
August 22, 20257 min read
Game Pass vs owning your library. What actually pays off in 2025
Counting playtime, monthly subscription cost, and what those games would cost on the secondary market. The result of this math changed how I buy games.
August 4, 20257 min read
Ten mistakes every beginner makes on their first CD key purchase
Most of these mistakes everyone has made at some point. List collected from 200 reader emails plus my own face-plants from 2017.
July 8, 20257 min read
Steam Gift, Steam Key, Steam Trade. One game, three completely different situations
On marketplaces you see the same game described three ways at different prices. Here's exactly what you're buying in each of the three scenarios.
June 15, 20257 min read
Eneba, Kinguin, Gamivo, G2A. A full ranking of key marketplaces in 2025
After a year of regularly buying across the four biggest marketplaces, I have enough data to make an honest ranking. No sponsors, no fluff.