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Digital copies of video games are getting more and more popular, to the point where developers and publishers forgo physical games altogether, like what happened to Alan Wake 2. Players might not be happy about it, but digital entertainment is slowly taking over, at least according to Tesco, a popular UK supermarket chain.
As reported by Gamesindustry.biz, Tesco will stop stocking physical video games in its 2,800 stores, meaning when the current units sell out, players will no longer be able to buy games there. However, digital points cards will remain available.
The news comes soon after GameStop Ireland announced it was closing its 35 stores.
Tesco's decision is not surprising if you think about it. Digital games are more convenient and don't take up space. Plus they handle disasters like the pandemic well. On the other hand, as many players disappointed with Alan Wake 2's digital-only plan point out, physical copies are something you own, while digitals live as long as the developer supports them and might disappear once their prime passes – this is a big problem for retro games already.
Both have their advantages, but it seems we might wake up in a fully-digital era soon enough.
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