#digital-distribution

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Video games
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Switch 2 game-key cards won't be account- or console-locked

Switch 2 game-key cards aren't tied to a first account or console, enhancing flexibility for players.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

When will physical video games go away?

Sony's ad cleverly highlighted the flaws in Microsoft's game sharing policy while showcasing the simplicity of lending physical games.
Digital game sales are rapidly replacing physical copies, reflecting shifting consumer preferences and market dynamics.
fromArs Technica
6 months ago

Half-Life 2 pushed Steam on the gaming masses... and the masses pushed back

While Half-Life 2 wasn't the first Valve game released on Steam, it was the first high-profile title to require the platform, even for players installing the game from physical retail discs. This requirement gave Valve access to millions of gamers with new Steam accounts and helped the company bypass traditional retail publishers of the day by directly marketing and selling its games.
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fromFortune
8 months ago

How to watch Friday's Week One streaming-exclusive game of the NFL's 2024 football season live, online, and free without cable

The NFL is enthusiastic about the successful viewership of the first-ever exclusively live streamed playoff game on Peacock and plans to implement more streaming exclusives.
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