GTA VI's digital-only release signals the end of physical video game media
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Tony Maglio
Summary
The article argues that Rockstar Games' decision to release Grand Theft Auto VI as a digital-only title (with the "physical version" being merely a box containing a download code) represents a devastating blow to physical media in gaming. The author contends that this move by the publisher of the most anticipated video game ever signals the effective end of physical game ownership, as the industry's biggest title will no longer offer a genuine disc-based option. The piece explores the implications for game preservation, consumer rights, and the broader trend toward digital-only distribution.
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Twitter / XGTA VI's digital-only release signals the end of physical video game mediahollywoodreporter.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledIf Netflix killed physical media, Rockstar Games just ran over its carcass.
The 'physical version' of Grand Theft Auto VI will merely be a download code packed in a physical video game case.
Not all progress is progress.
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