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Who's Actually Responsible for Chargebacks Under Google Play's 2026 Policy?
Starting August 3, 2026, a $5 in-app purchase dispute on Google Play could cost your studio $25 or more. Google is dropping its chargeback protection - here’s what that actually means for your bottom line.
by Yonatan Matz
Posted on 03 August 2026
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Meet Tebex at Gamescom 2026
Gamescom is back with 335,000+ developers, publishers, gamers, and more
by Yonatan Matz Posted on 22 July 2026 -
Decoding ‘Merchant of Record’: How Tebex Redefines Payment Risk in Gaming
For game studios weighing who should legally own payments, tax, and disputes, and why that decision now lands on your balance sheet.
by Yonatan Matz Posted on 20 July 2026
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Beyond the 30% Fee: The Operational Costs of D2C Game Sales
A look at what direct to consumer monetization actually requires from a payments partner, and where Tebex fits the picture.
by Yonatan Matz Posted on 19 July 2026 -
Who Owns the Chargeback? What Game Studios Need to Know in 2026
Google Play is shifting payment risk onto developers. Here's what it costs, what it means, and what to ask your payment provider right now.
by Yonatan Matz Posted on 16 July 2026 -
What Is the Real Value of Direct-to-Consumer Game Sales Beyond Saving on Platform Fees?
The 25-30% fee savings headline is real, but it is not why direct-to-consumer sales matter most for game studios.
by Yonatan Matz Posted on 14 July 2026
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The App Store Legal Fight Is Basically Over. The Counterparty Question Is Just Starting.
Another ruling just closed off Apple's path to fight the DMA. For studio monetization leaders, the more useful question isn't about app stores anymore.
by Yonatan Matz Posted on 13 July 2026 -
How OPSUCHT.net Grew Revenue by Over 500% with Tebex
"Tebex delivers. The checkout enjoys a level of trust among Minecraft players that we could never have built with an in-house solution."
by Yonatan Matz Posted on 09 July 2026 -
Why Game Studios Need to Rethink Their Payment Setup Right Now
The real vendor selection decision for your game payments is liability.
by Yonatan Matz Posted on 09 July 2026
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Direct to Consumer Gaming: Why Payment Liability Belongs on Your Balance Sheet Assessment
For Payments and Compliance Leads, the real decision isn't checkout design. It's who owns payment, tax, and dispute risk once you sell direct.
by Yonatan Matz Posted on 08 July 2026 -
Building DTC Commerce for Games: Architecture, Integrations, and the MoR Layer
Think of Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) as a Monetization Bridge
by Yonatan Matz Posted on 02 July 2026 -
Maintaining High Conversions Without Inviting Fraud Risk
Friendly fraud is an unavoidable reality of running a game store, but it should not have to break your business
by Yonatan Matz Posted on 02 July 2026