Top affordable Steam key sources include various online platforms offering discounted or legitimate keys.
Top affordable Steam key sources include various online platforms offering discounted or legitimate keys.
The dev's comment about 'torrenting my game before buying from G2A' shows extreme frustration. It would be better if people bought games directly from G2A and then torrented them. A notable sale once came from someone who purchased it through a different channel, earning the publisher and developer revenue. They don't profit from torrents since those copies aren't sold officially. G2A also hosts many genuine sellers—individuals with extra keys they no longer need, choosing to resell them legally. These keys belong to the sellers, and they have the right to list them on G2A. I shared my perspective in a blog post earlier.
He might prefer not to rely on groups that could be draining his resources, as many individuals opt for more trustworthy platforms instead of those associated with G2A.
Some users who purchase games through G2A might have bought them from trusted sellers, which could result in financial loss for them. This makes them less inclined to support the organization, preferring instead to download directly. I understand you might be restating something, but it seems your message isn’t fully clear. The issue isn’t just about personal losses—it’s about maintaining G2A’s business and ensuring its long-term viability. While there could be valid points about profitability from broader exposure, I still think the argument that choosing torrenting means losing money oversimplifies the situation.
The only other effect I can imagine is that purchasing from G2A motivates users to continue doing so instead of buying complete-priced copies. However, urging people to download the game also pushes them toward the same behavior, rather than purchasing official versions. Therefore, the 'just torrent now' argument remains problematic and seems more like emotional reaction than sound reasoning. I believe the developer is mistaken in opposing legitimate license holders' right to sell their work, and that they are unfairly representing other developers who might choose third-party reseller keys over torrenting.
I appreciate how important re-sellers are. It's just a platform for people to trade their keys. Not everyone is reliable, but if you purchase from a well-reviewed seller, you're safe. Developers don't like G2A because they don't expect any profit, but why not? The key has already been sold once. Think about selling your phone on eBay and getting a call from Samsung asking for a cut—you'd probably roll your eyes at them.
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