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Physical Copies

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gamingtechnology1 year ago

"Star Wars Outlaws: Internet Installation Required"

Ubisoft's upcoming game Star Wars Outlaws will require an internet connection to install, even for those who purchase physical copies. While offline play will be supported after installation, concerns have been raised about the long-term playability of physical copies, especially as servers shut down and companies go out of business. This move highlights the ongoing challenge of preserving video games for future generations.

gaming1 year ago

"Unicorn Overlord Sells Out in Japanese Retail Stores"

Atlus apologizes for the sudden shortage of physical copies of Unicorn Overlord at retail stores in Japan, expressing gratitude to fans for the game's success. Interested fans are advised to make reservations at local retailers for restocked copies, while the digital version is available for purchase. The Monarch Edition includes a 16-bit Arranged Music Album and a digital art book. The company did not provide a timeline for restocking physical copies or indicate if they under-shipped the game to retailers. Unicorn Overlord features Vanillaware's iconic art style, turn-based combat, and over 100 characters, and is playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X.

gaming2 years ago

Walmart to Dispose of Starfield Game Copies Due to Poor Sales

Walmart will reportedly stop selling physical copies of Starfield and will discount the remaining stock to 3 cents before disposing of them on February 5, 2024. Despite this, the game continues to have a large digital user base and is set to receive expansions and updates in 2024. The move reflects the declining trend of physical media in the gaming industry, with digital gaming revenue dominating the market in recent years.

gaming2 years ago

Installation Issues Plague Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Physical Release

European players of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 are experiencing installation issues with physical copies of the game, with the installation stalling at 36%. Despite trying various mitigations, such as cleaning the disc or performing a factory reset, the installation always stops at the same point. The issue seems to primarily affect EU and PAL/UK copies of the game. Sony and Insomniac have not yet publicly acknowledged the issue, but a patch is expected to be released soon.

gaming2 years ago

"Sonic Superstars: Street Date Broken, Design Revealed, and First Review In"

Some fans in the US have managed to obtain physical copies of Sonic Superstars ahead of its official release, revealing the inside cover and cartridge design. Spoilers related to the game's story may circulate on YouTube and social media. The official release date is October 17th, and the game has received a respectable score of 32/40 from Famitsu.

gaming2 years ago

"Digital-only release for Alan Wake 2 promises better quality, says developer"

The upcoming horror game Alan Wake II won't be released on a disc, but rather digitally, to allow the developers more time to polish the game. However, this shift to digital-only has consequences beyond just nostalgia for boxed copies. Rural communities with poor internet access are being left behind, and the video game industry is moving towards special editions with download codes rather than discs. This shift has far-reaching consequences that go beyond just the preference for physical copies.

gaming2 years ago

Bethesda Confirms: Starfield Physical Copies Will Not Have Discs

Bethesda's upcoming RPG, Starfield, may not come with physical discs, according to a now-deleted tweet from the official Bethesda Support account. Fans are concerned about the future of game preservation and the impact on the pre-owned market. However, the official Spanish Bethesda account has since stated that it depends on the edition, with the standard edition having a disc and the Constellation Edition having a code engraved on a collector's item.

gaming2 years ago

"Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: A Massive Game with Major Changes"

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, set to launch in early 2024, will be the largest PlayStation 5 game of all time and will be released on two 100GB Blu-Ray discs. This allows for the game to be playable right out of the box without the need for extensive downloads, and also showcases the capabilities of the PlayStation 5's hardware. The physical copies of the game will contain game files, making it accessible locally and saving it from oblivion.

gaming2 years ago

"Star Wars Jedi: Survivor - Incomplete Disc and Spoiler Leaks Cause Concern"

Physical copies of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor require a digital download to complete installation, even for single-player mode. The game requires 155 GB of available space to install on PC, and a warning on the front of the box indicates at least some of the data will have to be downloaded, whether you own a physical version of the game or not. This puts it in the same boat as Hogwarts Legacy, which lets players complete the tutorial but locks the rest of the game behind a day-one patch. Locking some content behind a digital download is also potentially one way to prevent players from accessing leaked copies of the game early.

gaming2 years ago

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Physical Copies Require Digital Download to Play.

Physical copies of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will require a digital download to play, likely due to the game's large file size. The size of the download is currently unknown, but the need for it could make the game unplayable in the future if access to servers is lost. This highlights the issue of preservation in the gaming industry, as many games risk disappearing entirely without offline physical media.