…A physical game has traditionally meant ownership in a way that digital games simply don't. Players could lend it to a friend, sell it later, trade it in, collect it, preserve…
…Critics have cited the decision as a clear example of the drawbacks of digital media ownership and evidence of the need to preserve physical media as an alternative for consumers who value…
…Gamers opposing Sony's decision argue that digital games do not offer the same ownership as discs, which can potentially remain playable for years. This view was supported by a study showing…
…SKG Calls Out Sony for Retiring the 'Only Thing Left to Protect' Gamers' Ownership Rights On July 27, the Stop Killing Games movement's Twitter account proposed four possible reasons why PlayStation…
…For many, it raised concerns about the challenges gamers could face in an all-digital future. Fortunately, Xbox has reassuring news for players regarding physical discs. Xbox Discs Should Remain Playable During…
…Digital purchases grant a revocable license to access content, not ownership. Sony recently removed hundreds of purchased StudioCanal movies from libraries due to licensing. GameRant Quiz — QUESTION 1/1 Results 0 — More…
…digital games are easier to buy . PlayStation may be right that physical discs are becoming less central to console gaming . The average player may already care more about convenience than ownership, even…
…Sign in to your GameRant account If you want to know just how far PlayStation is willing to push its digital-only agenda, look no further than how the company handled the…
…However, the concerning aspect is that a digital-only ecosystem endangers ownership rights, and as Harding-Rolls explains, it also "undermines the pre-owned games market." Sony's track record of removing…
…In this new era, all games will be sold digitally through the PlayStation Store or participating retailers. The news did not land well with many fans, as concerns involving ownership, resale markets…