The Verge·4 min read·medium
The future of physical games is not looking great
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Jay Peters
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The video game industry is rapidly shifting toward digital-only distribution, with major publishers reporting that the vast majority of sales are now digital. This trend is driven by convenience and the release of digital-only consoles, potentially signaling the end of physical game media.
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