GOG Wants to Bring Back Physical PC Games, Just Like in the Good Old Days—but the Logistics Are 'Very Complicated'
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GOG Want to Bring Back Classic Physical Copies of PC Games
The digital era has brought undeniable convenience to PC gaming, yet even I remember the hesitance of installing Steam all those years ago. It’s strange how digital was so widely and openly acceepted as the norm for PC gaming, yet digital has proven a point of contention for the console market. I won’t deny though, …
GOG explores reviving physical PC game releases — digital storefront needs publisher approvals, has to figure out the logistics and legal challenges
GOG wants to sell physical games, in contrast to consoles going digital-only, giving gamers more freedom over their games. However, it still has to figure out logistics and publisher permissions.
Boxed versions of games almost completely disappeared from the computer market over a decade ago. However, the Polish platform GOG wants to change that. The popular service announced that it wants to bring boxed PC games back into favor and allow players to purchase traditional disc editions. Printed-on-demand PC games in boxes? This is GOG's vision. The idea itself is incredibly […] The article "Collectors Will Be Delighted. GOG Plans to Sell P…
Physical versions have long been a thing of the past due to the victory of Steam on the PC. GOG has been trying for years to make current games and classics available in DRM-free form. In the future, the company could further deepen this course. more
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