Digital video game releases have grown in popularity over the past decade, but many gamers still prefer to own physical discs and cartridges. However, the recent introduction of diskless consoles along with the digital-only releases for upcoming titles such as Like a Dragon Gaiden and Alan Wake 2 suggest that the gaming industry is abandoning its physical formats. Digital-only releases have garnered plenty of criticism from consumers, but they may become a necessity for game developers.
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