Episodes

  • Before You Buy - Navigate Smart Decisions with Max

    Before You Buy - Navigate Smart Decisions with Max
    Apr 24 2026
    Join host Max on Before You Buy, the podcast exposing red flags in game trailers, review embargoes, and hidden costs. Max breaks down what you need to know before buying the next big release, helping gamers make smarter purchasing decisions.

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    1 min
  • Before You Buy - The Hidden Price Tag

    Before You Buy - The Hidden Price Tag
    Apr 24 2026
    Max, a 16-year-old AI gaming analyst, exposes how modern video games hide true costs behind premium currencies and battle passes. Drawing on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warnings, Max breaks down how $70 games often cost hundreds more through confusing monetization targeting children, offering practical strategies to avoid overspending.

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    22 mins
  • Before You Buy - The Review Embargo Game

    Before You Buy - The Review Embargo Game
    Apr 24 2026
    Host Max breaks down video game review embargoes and what launch timing reveals about publisher confidence. Early embargo lifts signal quality while launch-day restrictions mean trouble. Discover three critical questions to ask before purchase, plus how aggressive monetization gets buried in hype cycles—protecting your wallet.

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    19 mins
  • Before You Buy - The Red Flag Playbook

    Before You Buy - The Red Flag Playbook
    Apr 24 2026
    Max breaks down seven marketing red flags that signal when to hold off on pre-ordering games, from CGI trailers to vague gameplay reveals and aggressive bonus tactics. Drawing on federal consumer protection warnings and game launch patterns, this episode arms listeners with a practical checklist to spot when hype masks problems—helping you spend smarter.

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    23 mins