Krusnik said:
FaRmLaNd said:
Digital distribution makes sense form a content creators perspective. They don't need to press the physical media, they don't need to ship it, they're under no obligation to create loads of extra content. Its makes more sense from a creators point of view then a consumers. The overarching philosophy being make more money by doing less. |
QFG [quoted for garbage] Really?! This is what i call tunnel vision. The last time i checked DD would also benefit the consumer as well from the spin-off effect of the reasons you listed. Reduced manufacturing and operational cost, would result in cheaper games as the saving would be passed along. Also how could you forget the impact it would have on the environment. With all the talk today on "going green" one would think you'd consider the resources put in to manufacture instruction manuals and disc cases. Both of these processes directly contribute to ozone depletion. In case anyone doesn't know this by now i'm am a huge proponent for Digital Distribution [more an environmentalist though], to me, the sooner it becomes the the standard the better. |
QFB (for bullshit)
I never stated that it wouldn't be a positive to the consumer. I just said its a change thats makes a lot of business sense from a content creation perspective. I hardly think a statement like yours was warranted at all. I mean it isn't ruddy rocket science! Of course the removal of manufacturing costs is better for the environment. Thats doesn't need to be explicitly stated for it to be true.
Futhermore, your obviously an early adopter. Your opinion isn't the mainstream one. The digital download sector is getting bigger. But it wont overtake physical media for a number of years. That is the reality. Many people often state that they like the phyisical media. I don't care eitherway. My work goes on whatever format is most popular. I'll be happy when DD becomes more mainstream. It'll save me a lot of money, and it'll minimise environmental impact.
