Shadow1980 said:
Burek said: If they wish to release them on disc, fine. But I'll buy them digitally anyway, as I do with all my games. I don't mind the concept of, as you say, "long-term rental", as I perceive games and other entertainment disposable. Once I'm done with them, I have no more need for them. |
Have you ever replayed any game? I've replayed some games many, many times. I can't even begin to tell you how many times I've played I've played through Super Mario 1, 2, 3, World, and 64, or the classic Mega Man games. Maybe it's because I had more time and fewer games when I was kid and games were shorter back then, but even many games released in my adulthood I've played a lot. I play through at least one mission in Halo CE every week, and I've played all the other Halo games quite a few times. I've beaten BioShock probably half a dozen times. I've played Gears of War 1 & 2 several times. It all just depends on how much I like a game and how much of a time investment the game is. Shorter games or mid-length to long games that are divided up into easily digestible chunks usually get played more often. To me, nothing I buy I ever consider "disposable" (unless it's by it's nature limited- or single-use, like most grocery items and other consumables). If I buy something, it's with the intent that I'll be using it multiple times and will be keeping it forever.
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Sure, I've replayed some, but not many (GTA Vice City and San Andreas, Resident Evil 4 & 5, and all Tomb Raiders that were on X360, including the newest one).
That's why I also like digital better. If I had them on disc, I would either have to save it for a chance I might play it again, or rebuy it again, if available.
Now, with digital, they are tied to my account, and all I need to do is download it again. Without fear of losing or damaging a disc, or storing it somewhere.
And if I don't care for the game that much to repeat it ever, it's easier to sell it, and usually for a better price than a disc (and no need to pay postage either).