The Future of Physical Games Is Not Looking Great The world of gaming is undergoing a seismic shift, one that threatens to erase the tactile experiences of our childhoods.
The recent announcement that Grand Theft Auto VI will be released without a physical disc option is just the latest symptom of an industry wide trend: the gradual abandonment of physical media in favor of digital convenience.
For many gamers, buying and collecting games was a rite of passage. They would spend hours browsing store shelves, poring over box art, and reading reviews with friends.