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  1. delete_ delete_

    Considering what can be done with digital downloadable content these days, are disc-release sequels really even necessary? !vg # #

    Monday, 06-Jun-11 14:31:58 UTC from Gwibber
    1. Silver Spark Silver Spark

      @retl Sometimes it's more convenient to have a disc-release sequel rather than having an update or digital release sequal taking up a massive chunk of the system's harddrive.

      Monday, 06-Jun-11 14:36:56 UTC from web
      1. delete_ delete_

        @ponystark: This is a good point. Also, some systems can run some games without a harddrive (Xbox), and in the case of people with capped/limited connections, downloads could end up being more pricey or impractical than a disc. Didn't think of that at the time.

        Monday, 06-Jun-11 14:40:40 UTC from Gwibber
    2. Northern Dash Northern Dash

      @retl Yes. A physical copy is always a necessity for future preservation.

      Monday, 06-Jun-11 17:32:01 UTC from web
      1. delete_ delete_

        @rpb3000 Sorta? But arguably, if data preservation was more taken care of by allowing transfer to different filesystems and data formats at will, then it should last much longer than a fragile disc by being moved to solid state media and back or to another readable form if going the emulation route.

        Monday, 06-Jun-11 17:41:07 UTC from web
        1. Northern Dash Northern Dash

          @retl There is truth to the fact that even well-maintained media has a disturbingly short lifespan. And yet, copies of copies introduce bit creep. Data preservation for posterity and the benefit of future generations is a very interesting yet touchy topic.

          Wednesday, 08-Jun-11 03:06:44 UTC from web