GTA VI is a worrying sign for the future of physical games
The announcement of GTA VI has sparked industry concern over the decline of physical media as the game will launch without a disc.
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Rockstar Games has announced pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI, but the title will not include a physical disc. The game is reported to cost $80.
Coverage from The Verge, Barron's, and Aftermath describes this as a worrying sign for the future of physical games, questioning the purpose of selling empty cases. According to IGN, some retailers are refusing to sell the game due to the lack of a disc.
Industry focus remains on how retailers will handle the distribution of the title and the broader implications for physical game ownership.
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Quick answers
How much will GTA VI cost?
According to BBC, the game will cost $80.
Why are some retailers refusing to sell the game?
IGN reports that some retailers are refusing sales because the game lacks a physical disc.
Who is the publisher of the game?
The game is being released by Rockstar Games, as announced by Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
Coverage (10)
- What We Know About Grand Theft Auto VI’s Preorder—And How Much It Will Cost Forbes · 1d ago
- Hotly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will cost more than other AAA games Ars Technica · 1d ago
- GTA 6's Ultimate Edition Locks Off an Exclusive Mission and Multiple Vice City Shops, But How Will That Work? IGN · 1d ago
- Preorders for the Long-Awaited GTA 6 Go Live at Midnight CNET · 1d ago
- Some Retailers Are Refusing to Sell GTA 6 Due to the Lack of a Disc IGN · 1d ago
- GTA 6 will cost $80 bbc.com · 1d ago
- Why Bother Selling An Empty Case? Aftermath · 1d ago
- GTA VI is a worrying sign for the future of physical games The Verge · 1d ago
- Grand Theft Auto’s New Game Won’t Come With a Disc. That’s a Big Deal. Barron's · 1d ago
- Rockstar Games Announces Pre-Orders for Grand Theft Auto VI Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. · 1d ago broke it first
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