‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Going Digital-Only Is a Car Crash for Physical Media - The Hollywood Reporter
Rockstar Games has confirmed that the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will be released as a digital-only title, with physical versions containing only a download code. Despite confusion caused by conflicting support emails, the company maintains there are no plans for disc-based media.
Why it matters
This move signals a major shift in the gaming industry toward digital-only distribution, potentially alienating collectors and highlighting the decline of physical media ownership.
If Netflix killed physical media, Rockstar Games just ran over its carcass.
The article reports on industry news and clarifies a misunderstanding without taking a political stance, though it uses slightly emotive language like 'ran over its carcass'.
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