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Occasional writing from the studio — games, the work, and whatever else.

The Problem 5 min read

What "Buying" a Digital Game Actually Means

On every major platform, a digital purchase buys you a license to access a game, not ownership of it, and the terms spell out that access can be revoked.

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The Alternative 5 min read

What DRM-Free Actually Means and Why It Matters

DRM-free means you get the actual game files and keep working, playable copies no matter what happens to the store you bought them from.

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The Problem 6 min read

The Games You Bought That Aren't Yours Anymore

A living timeline of games and libraries people paid for and then lost, and what each shutdown, delisting, or dead server meant for the buyers.

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The Alternative 5 min read

Buying Direct From Developers — Why and How

Cutting out the middleman means the developer keeps more of your money and you get a file with no platform strings attached — here is how it works.

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The Alternative 6 min read

Where to Buy Games DRM-Free

The real stores and storefronts where you can buy games as files you keep, plus how to confirm a title is actually DRM-free before you pay.

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