What does it even mean to “own” a video game?

[Mnementh]

BraLoD said:

Mnementh said:

Replace Steam with GOG and let us make this discussion. Sure, I have to backup my GOG games as well, but I also have to store my physical games. And as long as GOG is still around, I actually can get a new copy from them. But when they shut down, I can still play my games.

I would actually argue that in theory digital games are better for the consumer than physical. The only reason why they are actually worse is because of DRM. So let us replace Steam with GOG.

Yes, GoG claims to sell you games and not licenses, and that's a way better model than Steam on PC.

Sadly GoG is basically non-existent compared to Steam up until now. I don't know if I can even say it's 2% of it.

Yeah, too few people use Gog. I can see why though, Steam is very convenient and has built a reputation of trust. But all it needs is for Gabe to bite the dust and the next owner having different goals. We need actual independence, hence being free of DRM.