"They're just repeating the same behaviour".
As the video game industry moves inexorably towards digital-only distribution, there's a vanguard of publishers across platforms making sure that lovers of the physical article still have options. It's not just the fear that one day our digital licences will be revoked and we will lose access to our libraries, but also the satisfaction of having a shelf filled with lovely media. Being able to thumb through your collection and pick something to suit your mood is a distinct treat in an age of ephemeral pleasures. There's a ritualistic aspect for some collectors of physical media that's tough to replicate digitally, so no wonder there's a healthy demand for physical releases, and a roaring trade for smaller, boutique publishers.
As the video game industry moves inexorably towards digital-only distribution, there's a vanguard of publishers across platforms making sure that lovers of the physical article still have options. It's not just the fear that one day our digital licences will be revoked and we will lose access to our libraries, but also the satisfaction of having a shelf filled with lovely media. Being able to thumb through your collection and pick something to suit your mood is a distinct treat in an age of ephemeral pleasures. There's a ritualistic aspect for some collectors of physical media that's tough to replicate digitally, so no wonder there's a healthy demand for physical releases, and a roaring trade for smaller, boutique publishers.
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