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GOG weighs return to physical PC game releases

Original: GOG explores reviving physical PC game releases — digital storefront needs publisher approvals, has to figure out the lo

GOG is exploring bringing back physical PC game releases, a reversal of the industry trend toward digital-only storefronts and disc-less consoles. The company says the plan would let gamers keep real ownership of their games, but it needs publisher approvals and must work out logistics and legal challenges before anything ships. Gamers following the story are largely watching to see whether publishers will sign on.

Why now: It counters the industry-wide shift to digital-only distribution, appealing to players concerned about game ownership.

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• GOG explores reviving physical PC game releases — digital storefront needs publisher approvals, has to figure out the logistics and legal chal… GOG wants to sell physical games, in contrast to consoles going digital-only, giving gamers more freedom over their games. However, it… · techwire@gamefan.net · 2

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