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AMD’s Blockchain Game Store Lets Players Sell Their Digital Games

Robot Cache, a new digital retailer for games founded by developer and inXile Entertainment CEO Brian Fargo, offers customers the ability to buy and sell games from its digital library using cryptocurrency or cash.
The newcomer to the digital storefront space uses blockchain technology to track games being bought and sold on the platform, kicking back a cut of the money to not only the most recent owner of said game, but also to developers.

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Hofstaderman705d ago

So they get a cut? On top of already having the game sold once already?

Eff off.

darksky705d ago

I reckon players would welcome the ability to sell the games they never play or have completed. When everything goes digital it is a welcome feature that would allow gamers to recoup some of the cost to put towards a new game.

blackblades705d ago

That would be nice to an extent, I have digital games in my backlog that I never touched its been 10 years. Some games I regret buying on the early days of digital like Detune and genshift. Sounds nice but still dont like it, it basically a renting service.

VincentVanBro705d ago

@blackblades no it basically isn’t lol are you reading what anyone is saying? Part of ownership is the right to sell what you own if you so desire. How could anyone be against a right that simply empowers consumers? Lmao

KwietStorm_BLM704d ago

@blackblades
How the hell can you corelate that to a rental service? You're not obligated to give back the games you *bought*... If you don't want to sell it, don't. It's not theirs to reclaim from you. That's such a weird comparison.

Servbot41705d ago

Every single physical retailer that deals with used games has gotten "a cut" since the dawn of video games. Should they eff off as well?

Sephiroushin705d ago

if you go a retailer and you sell your game you get a cut the retailer get a cut not the developer ... in this case the dev get 70% and you get only 25% the retailer /store in this case 5%... if you go sell your house do you have to pay 70% to the builder and get only 25% ? it's a stupid analogy and i am up for the devs to get a cut but no way 70%

Servbot41705d ago

AMD isn't a game developer, your analogy makes no sense. If you don't like the prices AMD is giving you for your digital games, wait for another digital storefront to offer competitive prices.

Sephiroushin705d ago (Edited 705d ago )

It says developers i will copy it
"YOUR MONEY MATTERS MORE TO DEVELOPERS WHEN YOU BUY AND SELL
Every vote with your dollar matters more on Robot Cache. We give 95% back to the developers and take only 5%. Not the ‘industry standard’ of 30%. When you sell your used copy, we give 70% back to the developers, 25% back to you"

Dunno if they are referring to the developers as of the blockchain then it would not make sense or the developers of the games which sound more about the developers of the games and if so my analogy in that case do makes sense, if you buy a idk a Ford and tell someone to sell it and then the developer (Ford) takes 70% you 25% and the seller 5% do that makes sense?
You're technically the owner so naturally the bigger cut should be yours, although where the industry is headed ain't a good place, broken games that are always online, full of microtransactions ...

Nothing to worry about it though, I don't buy something i don't want just to sell it unless its a real important asset like their stock for example, 6$ to 120$ what a ride... But if it is going to work like this, a gamestop 2.0; and on a blockchain which most people do not like then its a DOA storefront, well not DOA but wont take a chunk of the market... I can get their gpu or cpu but I would not give them my digital games for them to sell it sounds as assassin or even more than gamestop lol... Yea probably Valve or Epic later on will cut them real bad as well, but again, game I buy game that stay on my library.

EvertonFC705d ago

This is a good thing, you've automatically read Blockchain and had a fanny attack

closed_account705d ago

Actually the best use of Blockchain I've seen. Because each copy can be tracked, this allows the possibility of resale.

We've been conditioned to have kneejerk disgust whenever we see the word Blockchain, but this is pretty cool. It doesn't mean I like the other 95% of Blockchain that sucks.

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1Victor705d ago (Edited 705d ago )

Sound like GameStop 2.0 🤦🏿
But it’s a good thing that now people will be able to sale digital games they finished or don’t want I just hope they don’t do a GameStop and sale the used for $5 bellow the new game price 😡

porkChop704d ago

I don't mind giving the dev a cut but 70%? Wtf is that? If I bought the game and I'm reselling it why should the devs get 70% while I only get 25%?

closed_account704d ago

Yea same how I feel. As cool as it is to track used games via blockchain, the cut that AMD takes is horrendous!

Christopher704d ago (Edited 704d ago )

I mean, it's better than nothing, and it's not like ebay and similar sites also don't take their cut for providing the storefront.

There are definitely areas that could use improvement, but it's a start to something that could improve with competition.

Sephiroushin704d ago

No sites like ebay, g2a, kinguin, eneba, amazon, and so on takes 75% of your sale and give you 25%, they usually do not take more than 30%, this is so rigged, if you look at the long picture this is to make developers bite since their cut will always be 70% which is basically the same they will get on a sale from playstation, ios, xbox (i think it decreased but still), nintendo, steam etc ... a game a gamer sell is basically a normal sale for them, and no, its not AMD who takes the 70%, the robot cache website here: " https://partner.robotcache.... " mention partner and a partner there is a publisher ie thq nordic, capcom etc

Christopher704d ago

@Sphiroushin "There are definitely areas that could use improvement, but it's a start to something that could improve with competition."

Sephiroushin704d ago (Edited 704d ago )

I know you said that, but every single thing on existence has areas where it can be improved, i was trying to say its not a good start, its actually quite a bad start and a bad look for the all digital era, like always though, corporate thinking about partner corporates instead of having a balance between partners and consumers.

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PhillyDillyDee705d ago

I could get behind this but i think the price should be set by the seller and not the platform. But maybe im not thinking that through enough. I just woke up.

roadkillers705d ago

In digital age, it doesnt make sense at all from a logical perspective (you buy used because it's used, digital cannot be used)... but interesting. It sounds more like an extra source of income for the store and developers possibly, but will be sold as an incentive for customers.

The biggest wait and see is how developers react to this. Will developers keep their games at $70 for longer and sell the "used" as discount creating artificial demand?

crazyCoconuts705d ago

Blockchain is an interesting way to decentralize the ledger, but Robot Cache will still need to deploy copy protection on your games that prevents you from playing them without verification from a network. Is this architected in a way that you can still play the games if Robot Cache goes out of business? Not clear.

SinisterKieran705d ago

damn..the title was cut off...was hoping it said feet pictures

MASTER_RAIDEN704d ago

LMAO. Comment of 2023 right here

ChiefofLoliPolice705d ago

I can go to cdkeys or G2A and get PC games for cheaper. However selling your digital games sounds welcoming to some people.

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Time for a Checkup With The Epic Games Store's Weekly Freebie

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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 devs praise games like Space Marine 2 for "lowering the barrier"

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 developers discuss the huge success of Space Marine 2 and its effect on the series as a whole.

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Jingsing18h ago

How about an official level editor for Boltgun?

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Phil Spencer Teases 2026 As A "Really Special Year" For Xbox

2026 will mark the 25th anniversary of Xbox, and Phil Spencer has teased it as a "really special year" for the games division.

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TheEroica1d 9h ago (Edited 1d 9h ago )

You got downvotes by pathetic gamers for feeling hopeful about good games coming out next year. Imagine how small your brain must be to downvote someone excited for future gaming joy? It is pretty neat to see people's world view blow up in front of them as they realize Microsoft has put themselves in a driver's seat that Sony hasn't been able to touch all generation.... What's even more pathetic is the same people downvoting you are the same people wishlisting Microsoft games on their ps5s 😂

P_Bomb1d 6h ago

“Imagine how small your brain must be to downvote someone excited for future gaming joy?”

My dude your post history shits on EVERYTHING. You never have a good thing to say about anything lol! 🤣

PanicMechanic22h ago(Edited 22h ago)

“Getting ready for those GaaS reveals! Sony is a shadow of themselves this gen.”

You literally said this a couple of days ago. Start applying the clown make up, you hypocritical jester

derek1d 7h ago

Yep we'll see, they have alot releasing next year.

RaidenBlack1d 4h ago

NGL, next year might be one of the best years in gaming ... starting off with RE9 and GTA VI ...
and then all the good games that's been cooking
Pragmata, Sands of Time, Saros, Gears E-Day, 007 First Light, Blood of Dawnwalker,
Mortal Shell II, Onimusha, Marvel1943: Rise of Hydra
current-gen only Infinity Ward's CoD, Duskbloods
+ My guess: Wolverine, Exodus, Mudang, Crimson Desert, Clockwork etc ...
~ seems like it might get too stacked

1Victor1d 2h ago

@rokos:”Hopefully “
I downvoted you not for been hopeful but because I have seen the same “NEXT YEAR WILL BE SPECIAL “ comment for the last 10+ and hasn’t seen anything special from Microsoft.
I hope next year will be the one that everyone been waiting for since the last 3 years of the Xbox 360, it have to be after over $80 billions spent on acquisitions.

Lightning771d 1h ago

So the new excuse is they don't count because it's from the ABK now huh. I guess all those 3rd party games count even less because they don't own them. According to your always crappy logic.

InUrFoxHole17h ago

Lol. You haven't seen anything special? Do you even game?

OtterX1d 13h ago

Always with the "next year..."! 😂

neutralgamer19921d 11h ago

I don't know they have delivered this year and even last year. And they have a lot more content in the pipeline right now than anyone else. We can't just keep hating on MS

Indiana Jones
South of midnight
Avowed
Flight simulator
Hell Blade 2
Minecraft update
Gears of war reloaded
Indian Jones:expansion
Gears E day
Clockwork revolution
Fable
Doom the dark ages
The outer worlds 2
Grounded 2
Call of duty

OtterX1d 11h ago

How many of those titles were just buyouts of companies that were going about making their games anyways? *Throws cash - "Oh look what we made!"

dveio1d 11h ago (Edited 1d 11h ago )

This list, that's been posted again, and again, and again in every single topic like this, contains almost nothing, literally almost nothing from Microsoft's own creational thoughtprocess.

It's a bunch of former 3rd party IPs.

Now even slowly returning to Playstation in some cases like Indiana, Hellblade, probably Starfield soon too, after they were made exclusively to Xbox on purpose.

Due to Microsoft's lack for own IP material except Halo & Forza. Which, the lack of, was the sole reason for all of it to happen in the first place anyway. Please don't pretend it wasn't.

And just look at all the games that come from Obsidian alone.

You really think Obsidian wasn't already working on Avowed and South of Midnight even without Microsoft buying Zenimax?

Microsoft delivered nothing but cheques.

OtterX1d 11h ago (Edited 1d 11h ago )

@dveio THIS. Lol, this dude thinks Call of Duty wouldn't exist without Microsoft! smh 😂

neutralgamer19921d 11h ago (Edited 1d 11h ago )

Common narrative I see often — that Microsoft shouldn’t get credit for the games its studios release because they “just bought them.” But this viewpoint ignores key context and sets a double standard that other platform holders aren’t held to

No one is saying these games wouldn't exist at all without Microsoft. But let’s not pretend that having a trillion-dollar company backing a studio doesn’t make a massive difference. Obsidian never had AAA funding before the Xbox acquisition. Pillars of Eternity was crowdfunded, and their resources were always stretched thin. Now they’re working on Avowed, with proper support behind it.

Ninja Theory’s Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice was made by around 20 people, using borrowed equipment and doing mocap in a boardroom. It was a passion project held together by tape and willpower. Today, Hellblade II exists because they were given resources, time, and freedom — something many developers don’t get unless they’re owned by a company that believes in their vision.

ZeniMax (Bethesda’s parent company) was in real financial trouble before the Microsoft acquisition. Reports and insider accounts have pointed out how much they needed a cash infusion. And while some people want to write off Xbox’s ownership of Bethesda titles, they forget the alternative could have meant layoffs or even closures.

The same goes for Activision Blizzard. Would you really prefer the company to stay under Bobby Kotick, after all the documented workplace misconduct and toxic leadership issues? Say what you want about Microsoft, but their acquisition brought accountability and change to a company that desperately needed it.

At the same time, Xbox gets hated on for doing what every major company does. Sony bought Housemarque, Bluepoint, Insomniac — but no one says Spider-Man 2 “doesn’t count” because of that. Why does Xbox get treated differently for acquiring struggling or undervalued developers and giving them a chance to thrive?

And the idea that Xbox locks games away is outdated. They're pushing cross-platform releases, cloud gaming, Game Pass, and backward compatibility more than any other platform holder. They're not forcing all studios into live service. If anything, their upcoming lineup is less GAAS-heavy and more focused on narrative and creativity — Avowed, South of Midnight, Clockwork Revolution, Fable, Perfect Dark, Towerborne, and others show real variety.

Whether people like it or not, Xbox is now the biggest publisher in the industry and owns the most gaming IPs. But what matters more is how they treat their studios. Most of these teams were previously stuck making AA games with limited scope — now they’re getting the tools and support to aim higher.

So when people say “Microsoft didn’t make those games,” they’re missing the point. It’s not about who started the studio — it’s about who enabled them to do their best work. You don’t have to love Xbox to admit they’ve helped a lot of developers and are taking a player-first approach.

Instead of writing off everything they do, maybe try recognizing the good they’re doing for both devs and gamers. At the end of the day, we should want more studios to succeed — no matter who owns them

BeHunted1d 10h ago

I'm surprised Clockwork Revolution (BioShock meets Dishonored) isn't getting more media attention. The game looks interesting and reminds me of the old RPG games.

anast1d 10h ago

The only good game on that list is Flight sim. The rest are either average or will be average. It's not a good look for MS.

TheEroica1d 9h ago

My god.... Look how many comments are upset about microsoft's successes... 😂 This may be my new favorite thread. Not one gamer saying thanks for all the goodness coming their way, just bitter anger and downvoting the very games they themselves will purchase throughout 2026.... Sony really worked you guys over this generation.... Condolences.

DivineHand1251d 8h ago

@neutralgamer1992 You said what needed to be said.

I have heard for years from older gamers that fanboys are the biggest issue with any fanbase. They will defend or gloss over negative news as long as the correct logo is on the box and they bash the competing platform no matter how much good they are trying to bring.

Right now their advocacy for PlayStation is elevating that platform so high that Sony no longer believes they need to do anything to satisfy their loyal fanbase like they did in the PS4 days.

I just hope most of them will eventually start advocating for themselves and encourage others to do the same. No one should blindly support one platform because these companies do not care about anything other than profit.

neutralgamer19921d 8h ago

Hunted

And first proper game done by the studio with proper AAA budget and saying it will be released when ready

Anast

I believe we went through this before that you are objectively wrong. Meta critic, user reviews, game sales. In Playstation top 10 best selling games were 5 from Microsoft studios

Otter

No this dude is saying so many other studios wouldn't be thriving without MS money and people would be getting abused physically and mentally with Bobby kotick and his side kicks

Also maybe look up how the original founder of Bethesda and zenimax was kicked out of his own company by his best friend lawyer. So that was always a shady place and had been struggling financially before MS paid a premium of almost 7 billion

Eroica

I use to be a die hard Playstation fan and now I only have a Pc. I see how these fans are so toxic. They just can't handle any positive news regarding Xbox. When the best selling games on playstation are Xbox titles. Look at Forza horizon being best seller and that's years old game by MS. I guess ms don't deserve credit for that success too since they are the only company in gaming making acquisitions

Forget the fact Sony paid 3.6 billion for bungie and MS 6.9 for zenimax. Which investment has turned out better

Destiny and marathon with a lot of controversy

While zenimax output is nothing short of amazing compared to what bungie has released

crazyCoconuts1d 8h ago

Yeah it's tricky. "Xbox" has morphed to mean different things to different people.
Console, now Windows, GamePass, and the cross platform games. There's a mix of attitudes towards all those things individually, and maybe an overarching attitude towards MS. But can't argue that the game companies MS recently bought continue to flourish, and GamePass PC has been a great value over the last year.

InUrFoxHole17h ago

@OtterX
You're the dude mad at your exes new guy. She's with someone else... get over it.

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Lightning771d 9h ago (Edited 1d 9h ago )

They've had good output so far. So waiting for those games shouldn't be a problem.

Who cares if they're buy outs of companies or whatever excuse you want to make. They're games that are being distributed to other console. Play the games and enjoy it instead of fanboying or complaining.

ocelot071d 11h ago

They going to be a he best and biggest publisher on Xbox, Playstation and PC next year. They not really said anything about Switch 2 though spite claiming to be big supporters.

quenomamen1d 10h ago

If you call making one last Xbox before going full Sega, as Great. Then yea.

TheEroica1d 9h ago

Doesn't feel like you're paying attention to what's happening.

RhinoGamer881d 10h ago

It will be, his net work will hit 50 million and he plans to buy a new mansion in Cape Cod. Thanks everyone! #failup

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