Robot cache
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| Computer games | |
| operator | Brian Fargo, Lee Jacobson |
| editorial staff | Brian Fargo, Lee Jacobson |
| Registration | January 2018 |
| On-line | (currently active) |
| http://robotcache.com | |
Robot Cache is an Internet distribution platform for buying and selling computer games that was founded in January 2018 by the US computer game developer Brian Fargo . The platform is scheduled to start in the second half of 2018.
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Buying and selling
Computer games can be bought and sold on the distribution platform. In the case of a resale, the developer or publisher should receive 70% of the proceeds, the buyer 25% and the platform 5% commission . For new purchases, 95% should go to the developer or publisher. You can pay with your own crypto currency Iron or alternatively by PayPal or credit card .
Security and cryptocurrency
The transactions are secured using a blockchain . For this purpose, the company's own crypto currency Iron is used, which is acquired through crypto mining using your own hardware or the purchase of games. In addition, influencers for advertising the platform on YouTube , Twitch, etc. are to be rewarded with the cryptocurrency. However, it is unclear why the marketplace has to be decentralized.
history
The site was founded on January 17th, 2018 by inXile Entertainment's lead computer game developer and former boss of Interplay and Black Isle Studios , Brian Fargo and Lee Jacobson. With new functions he is trying to take Steam , the leading market for computer games, from its monopoly position and to simplify the second-hand market in the online trade of computer games again. 1,000 titles should be available at the start.
criticism
Critics doubt that the platform will manage to become a serious competitor for Steam and refer to other platforms such as Origin , GOG.com , Uplay and the Windows Store . However, they also see an opportunity in the fact that the system of the sale of used games on other platforms will be revised. Blockchain technology alone is also not sufficient protection against fraud. In addition, the efficiency of mining, for example in relation to the cost of electricity consumption, is questioned.
Web links
- https://www.robotcache.com/ (official website)
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d heise online: Robot Cache: Steam alternative with blockchain and used sales. Retrieved January 18, 2018 (German).
- ↑ a b Michael Söldner: Robot Cache: New shop for selling used games . In: PC WORLD . ( pcwelt.de [accessed on January 18, 2018]).
- ↑ Robot Cache wants to attack Steam with the blockchain marketplace . In: PC Games Hardware . ( pcgameshardware.de [accessed on January 18, 2018]).
- ↑ a b c Robot Cache: Brian Fargo wants to break Steam domination - GamesWirtschaft.de . In: GamesWirtschaft.de . January 17, 2018 ( gameswirtschaft.de [accessed January 18, 2018]).
- ↑ a b Robot Cache: New digital PC game shop with its own cryptocurrency and resale option - 4Players.de . In: 4Players . ( 4players.de [accessed on January 18, 2018]).
- ↑ a b Robot Cache - New shop wants to compete with Steam . ( gamestar.de [accessed on January 18, 2018]).