Your opinions on G2A
Your opinions on G2A
Many developers dislike G2A since players often resell their keys there and the companies don’t receive any revenue. Honestly, this situation is frustrating for them. Picture selling a device on eBay only to have Apple or Samsung claim they want a portion of the proceeds. Regarding the "stolen" keys, there was a notable controversy involving Sniper Elite and Far Cry a while back. To be honest, I believe Far Cry 4 was overhyped, and Ubisoft simply didn’t want their titles being sold at discounts. As for Sniper Elite, I can’t comment without speaking for the company. G2A functions as a marketplace where key transactions are handled by third parties, not directly by G2A itself (though exceptions exist). Therefore, it’s possible to acquire questionable or stolen keys, just like buying a faulty item on eBay. There’s also the risk of purchasing items like a stolen coffee table from an eBay seller. This reflects the inherent risks of any marketplace. So far, there’s no solid proof that G2A is selling stolen games—only statements exist. Yet, these claims aren’t being used in court to prosecute G2A. If this has been ongoing for years and their actions are illegal, they should have been shut down long ago. Personally, I believe developers are just complaining because they don’t see any profit from those who resell keys, even though the original buyers kept the funds. I’ll keep using it unless there’s concrete evidence to back up their accusations, such as credible statements from developers rather than fan videos or unverified claims. Many prices on G2A are low because many games are distributed through Humble Bundle. For instance, a witness reported around £35 for a game, which later sold on G2A for just about £8.
Your response stands out clearly. You’re asking for solid proof before moving forward, and you’re reminding the other person to stop. It’s a direct and clear message.
This post follows the Reddit AMA where a user accused G2A of not verifying sellers properly. G2A reached out to PCGamesN to clarify their position after our previous coverage. Earlier, we explored G2A’s business model and claims about protecting users. They argued that the seller in question had verified his identity and personal details, allowing him to add new keys quickly due to a high rating. G2A emphasized stricter verification for bulk listings and noted that withdrawals are only possible within 14 days after a successful transaction. When the user attempted to sell a fake key, G2A blocked him for violating their rules. Many on Reddit saw this as a minor penalty for revealing their process. G2A clarified that they believe users were misinterpreting whether someone could add a fake key or a legitimate one, and stressed the importance of protecting buyers. They also mentioned that posting fraudulent keys would harm both buyers temporarily and sellers, since they’d face consequences. In short, G2A maintains that their safeguards are in place to prevent misuse, even if developers don’t share stolen key data.
Can't back them: Supporting this would hurt fairness, making regional pricing less appealing and putting me at a disadvantage.