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'If People Want It, Companies Should Provide It': Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser Joins PS5 Disc Debate
Push Square • • technology
Key Points:
- Lazlow Jones and other creatives express the unique satisfaction of producing physical media, such as comics or games, highlighting the tangible pride in saying, "We made a thing."
- The ongoing debate between physical and digital media formats reveals a common logic that both should coexist, as each appeals to different preferences without diminishing the other's value.
- Many gamers value physical game collections as a form of ownership and a connection to gaming history, advocating for companies like Sony to continue offering physical editions, especially for first-party and AAA titles.
- Concerns are rising over digital-only futures, exemplified by the delisting of games like Creepy Tale 1 and 2 from digital stores, which raises issues about game ownership and access over time.
- Discussions suggest that while some push for improved digital rights and platforms like GoG on PC, console ecosystems like PlayStation remain closed, complicating solutions and fueling calls for better physical media support and preservation options.
