… "Rather than completely abandoning that, we are currently challenging ourselves to shift so that we can think about and act on the important aspects of digital media in parallel." Digital distribution has become vitally important for all game publishers and developers; the market for physical games… …
… In its PS Blog post on the topic, the company referred to “shifting trends in consumer preference”. But a quick glance at social media would suggest the entire industry is universally against the move. …
… It's clear he wants that to happen as he adds more about his feelings towards physical games. "I do feel, as a developer and as a fan, that the general trend is for things to shift away from physical towards downloadable games. …
… In a statement earlier this week , SEGA described the shift to digital as “crucial”, but promised to not “completely abandon” physical games. …
… "Ending physical media removes consumer choice, weakens local economies, and hands a few platform holders total control over how, and whether, you can access the games you buy," she writes. …
… The game managed to sell five million copies during its first week on the market across physical and digital storefronts, and... …
… I understand why the industry is increasingly transitioning away from physical media, and I’d be a hypocrite if I didn’t address that right from the off. …