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Parent's Guide: Preventing Excessive Game Spending by Minors

Minor game top-up disputes consistently top complaint lists. Parents can build four lines of defense:1. Device levelEnable minor mode to limit app installation and screen time;Set biometric payment verification and keep payment passwords private.2. Account levelRegister game accounts under a parent's identity to activate anti-addiction systems;Never help children bypass facial verification.3. CommunicationAgree on time and spending rules together — more effective than outright bans.4. RemedyIf a minor makes payments, contact game support immediately for a minor refund (guardianship proof and p..

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Game CDK Buying Guide: Official Keys vs Gray-Market Keys

What is a CDKA CDK (activation/redemption code) is a digital voucher issued by publishers, redeemable for games or items on the corresponding platform.Official key traitsFrom the publisher or authorized dealers;With proper receipts and after-sales support;Never revoked after activation.Gray-market risksSources may include region arbitrage or card fraud; publishers revoke such keys;Revoked keys remove games from your library with no recourse;Some channels request account access for "proxy activation", risking account theft.AdvicePrefer official channels; if using third parties, look for publish..

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Game Top-up Safety Guide: Three Ways to Identify Official Channels

Most game top-up scams originate from unofficial channels. Three ways to identify official ones:Method 1: Use in-game top-upThe in-game top-up entry connects directly to the official payment system — the safest option.Method 2: Verify dealer credentialsAuthorized dealers are usually listed on the game's official website.Method 3: Beware abnormal discountsOfficial discounts are typically modest (e.g., 90-95%). "50% off top-ups" are almost certainly scams or black-market cards that may lead to account bans.Remember: chasing bargains is the number one cause of top-up fraud.

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Nanning Regulators Warn Against "Low-Price Top-up" and "Cheap Boosting" Traps

Nanning's market supervision authority issued a consumer warning about "low-price top-up" and "cheap boosting" traps. Common schemes include: taking payment then blocking the buyer, stealing accounts after obtaining passwords, and luring users into off-platform transactions.Three safety rules:Top up only through official game channels or authorized dealers;Never share account passwords or verification codes;Complete transactions within the platform; refuse private transfers.Source: Nanning Market Supervision Administration

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miHoYo and Police Bust Illegal Game Account Trading Ring Worth Over 2M Yuan

miHoYo, together with Shanghai Xuhui police, busted a criminal ring illegally renting and selling game accounts, involving over 2 million yuan. Ten suspects were arrested. The gang batch-registered accounts using illegally obtained personal information and sold them to minors.The case reveals the full gray-market chain: stolen personal data, batch registration, and resale. Buying accounts of unknown origin offers no protection and may fuel personal-data crimes.Source: media reports

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H1 Complaint Data: 83,108 Game Complaints, Minor Top-up Refunds Dominate

In H1 2026, the Heimao complaint platform received 83,108 valid game-related complaints, with refund complaints accounting for nearly 60%, of which minor top-up refunds made up nearly 60%.Media also exposed cases of minors using parents' identities to register and make large payments.Advice for parents: enable minor mode and payment verification, check statements regularly, and contact game support immediately for minor refund requests.Source: Heimao platform, media reports

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Report: 30%-45% of Steam Full-Price Sales Come from External CDK Channels

GameDiscoverCo data shows that over the past 12 months, roughly 30%-45% of full-price Steam game sales came from external CDK channels, with premium titles seeing even higher external shares.CDK price advantages stem from regional pricing, bundles and publisher promos, but gray-market keys — obtained through violations — can be revoked later.Advice: buy CDKs from publisher-authorized retailers; be wary of abnormally low prices.Source: GameDiscoverCo

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Google Play Cuts Commission: 20% for New Users, 10% for Subscriptions

From June 30, 2026, Google Play's new rules took effect in the US and other regions: commission for newly installed users dropped from 30% to 20%, subscription commission fell to 10%, and third-party payments were further opened.Lower commissions benefit developers and may eventually translate into lower in-app prices. Subscription-based services may become even better value for players.Source: public reports

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Valve Discontinues Physical Steam Gift Cards to Fight Fraud

To combat telecom fraud exploiting gift cards, Valve announced it will stop the global retail supply of physical Steam gift cards, clearing inventory by the end of 2026. Valve clarified that redemption codes are only for purchasing game software and hardware, never for real-world transactions.Reminder: any scenario asking you to "pay with Steam gift cards" is almost certainly a scam. Always use official channels for top-ups.Source: public reports

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H1 2026 China Game Market Revenue Hits 188.45B Yuan, Up 12.17%

The China Game Industry Report for January-June 2026 shows the domestic game market reached 188.45 billion yuan in actual sales revenue, up 12.17% year on year. Mini-games contributed 31.657 billion yuan, up 36.01% — the fastest-growing segment.Overseas revenue of self-developed games also grew over 30%. Client game recovery, mini-game explosion and accelerating global expansion were the three highlights.Source: Xinhuanet, China Game Industry Report

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