All companies are in the business of making profits. If a company can get away with selling it digital only to cut costs, they will.
The backlash from releasing games digital only was severe enough a few years ago that no company would dare do it or risk backlash from the fanbase.
Now they realise people will buy it regardless because they have no choice and they still make their profit. So why ever bother with a physical release that takes away from that?
We don't know how much profit / if any yet has been made on the game, but it being their best selling Remedy game thus far leads me to believe they are happy with its performance.
If I'm a gaming publisher that is going to release a sequel to a beloved franchise (Elden Ring, FF7 Rebirth, GTA6) I have no incentive to release a disc version as I know the fans will buy it digitally regardless.
Before they may have been the hesistancy to do so because sales would have suffered, but if I can still make the money, not bother with discs and shipping costs, more publishers will go this route.
Platinumed Yakuza 7 in December and had such a great time. Love these games and although I never buy day 1, i know this will have over 100 hours of gametime.
Absolutely love these games. The world. The stories. The side content. Only on Chapter 2 but thats the point. The substories and side content is so good.
A dense smaller open world is better than an open empty one.
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Re: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Dev Reveals Three Cut Job Classes, Praises Dondoko Island
@AndyKazama
I became insanely addicted to the cabaret stuff on Kiwami 2 and 0 hahahaha.
Havent played infinite yet but i have heard great stuff
Re: Warner Bros' Reaction to Suicide Squad Flop Will Make You Question Your Sanity
They will make Hogwarts Legacy 2 a live service game aren't they?
Then they will be shocked and wonder why it absolutely bombs.
Guess they have money to burn.
Re: Significant Discounts Suggest Ubisoft's PS5 Pirate Game Skull and Bones Is Already Struggling
I wouldn't play it for free.
My time is more valuable used on better games.
Re: WWE 2K24 (PS5) - Another Confident Entry in 2K’s Robust Wrestling Series
"F**** Your Story Cody"
-The Rock
Re: Skull and Bones Release Triggers Spike in Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Players
Black Flag is a far better game and its 10 years old.
Skull & Bones has worse pirating mechanics despite being 2 generations later. Its dead on arrival and will be forgotten about by summer.
Re: Without a Physical PS5 Release, Alan Wake 2 Is Still Remedy's Fastest Selling Game
@Bez87
All companies are in the business of making profits. If a company can get away with selling it digital only to cut costs, they will.
The backlash from releasing games digital only was severe enough a few years ago that no company would dare do it or risk backlash from the fanbase.
Now they realise people will buy it regardless because they have no choice and they still make their profit. So why ever bother with a physical release that takes away from that?
We don't know how much profit / if any yet has been made on the game, but it being their best selling Remedy game thus far leads me to believe they are happy with its performance.
Re: Without a Physical PS5 Release, Alan Wake 2 Is Still Remedy's Fastest Selling Game
@DarkTron
You unintentionally helped my point.
If I'm a gaming publisher that is going to release a sequel to a beloved franchise (Elden Ring, FF7 Rebirth, GTA6) I have no incentive to release a disc version as I know the fans will buy it digitally regardless.
Before they may have been the hesistancy to do so because sales would have suffered, but if I can still make the money, not bother with discs and shipping costs, more publishers will go this route.
Hence the writing is on the wall.
Re: Without a Physical PS5 Release, Alan Wake 2 Is Still Remedy's Fastest Selling Game
The all digital future is coming whether we like it or not ladies and gentlemen.
This article just provides further evidence. Will continue buying physical for as long as possible but the writing is on the wall.
Re: Xbox Set to Announce Multi-Platform Plans Next Week
Halo and Gears of War on Playstation
I'd buy them.
Re: Until Dawn PS5, PC Will Boast Fresh Locations and an All-New Camera
$10 Upgrade like TLOU hopefully.
Loved the original so would not mind replaying it.
Re: Hands On: Suicide Squad Takes a Lot of Getting Used to, and It May Not Be Worth It
Like A dragon infinite wealth
Persona 3 reload
Tekken 8
FF7 Rebirth
Spend your money elsewhere. This game will be on PS Plus swiftly.
The fact they didn't allow reviews until the last minute says it all.
Re: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (PS5) - The Best Yakuza Game Ever Made
@LiamCroft
How close are you to the platinum? Took me roughly 70 hours with Like A Dragon and I hope to do the same with this game.
Re: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Removes New Game +, Puts It Behind a DLC Paywall
Vote with your wallet. Don't buy the deluxe edition
Re: Rocksteady Lifts Suicide Squad Alpha NDA in Apparent Bid to Counter Damning Previews
It will be a PS Plus Extra game within a year.
Previews were damning and you know its bad when even mainstream outlets say so.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Conjures a Staggering 22 Million Sales
Thoroughly deserved.
Predicting 30 mill by end of 2024
Re: Preview: Animal Crossing on PS5, PS4 Made a Reality in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
@Thrillho
The Cabaret minigame was so addictive in Yakuza 0 and Kiwami 2 that i ignored the main story for several hours on end lol
Re: Preview: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Is the First PS5 Must-Play of 2024
Day 1 Purchase.
Platinumed Yakuza 7 in December and had such a great time. Love these games and although I never buy day 1, i know this will have over 100 hours of gametime.
Re: Devs Weigh in on 'Disgraceful' Insomniac Games Data Breach
Besides the game information being leaked, peoples personal information is now being bought and sold.
I wouldn't feel safe if I was an insomniac employee
Re: Like a Dragon Gaiden's Controversial English Dub Is Selectable on PS5, PS4 Now
Japanese Kiryu >>>>>>>English Kiryu
Re: Harry Potter Spin-Off Hogwarts Legacy Has a Shot at Dethroning Call of Duty's Dominance
Makes it even more bizarre that it wasn't even nominated at the Game Awards.
Brilliant game and thoroughly deserved success.
Re: The Last of Us Multiplayer Project Is Officially Cancelled
Waste of resources.
Should have put factions 2.0 in Part 2 and call it a day.
Factions is still fun to this day
Re: PlayStation Blog Wants Your PS5, PS4 Game of the Year Votes
Gollum
Game Of The Year
Re: PS Plus Extra Game for December May Have Leaked Early
@Veritas7Ax
This is why you should only buy a game if you plan on playing it immediately
Re: PS Plus Extra Loses 9 Great PS5, PS4 Games Next Month
This is why we should not be happy Xbox is struggling with sales.
Sony knows they have such a massive lead that they can increase price and offer less because they know you are not going anywhere.
Re: Players Reporting PSN Account Bans in Seemingly Widespread Issue
Is this issue fixed yet? Don't want to login if i will be permanently banned
Re: GTA 6 Trailer Tops 50 Million Views in 10 Hours, Despite Leak
Definitely surpassing 100 Million Views within 24 Hours
Re: GTA 6 Trailer Out Now, 2025 Release Window Revealed
I reckon this will make over $2 Billion in revenue on Day 1
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for December 2023?
Horrible for me but im sure there are several kids out there happy with this.
I have beaten roughly 15 games on PS Plus this year and at £64.99, hard to argue against that value.
Not every month will be for you
Re: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Really Is Massive as Dev Confirms Series' Biggest Ever Map
RGG knows to keep their maps dense instead of big for the sake of it so if they can find a healthy balance, Im all in
Platinumed Gaiden and looking forward to Infinite Wealth.
Re: Oh No! Ubisoft Appears to Be Testing In-Game Ads in Old Assassin's Creed Titles
This is how it starts. In 2006, Oblivion releases the first DLC. It was considered odd. Its now almost shocking to not have a game with DLC.
This is the direction gaming is going sadly.
Re: We Predict a Riot! PS5 Down to $350 in Black Friday Doorbuster
No brainer for anyone in the USA.
Re: UK Sales Charts: Everyone Hates Modern Warfare 3, But It's Still Number One
This is why publishers don't care about the outrage.
Worst reviewed COD game is likely going to be the best selling game of the year
Re: PS Plus Gets Heavy Discounts for Black Friday
@Hundred_Hand_Slap
Capitalism. Raise price by 30%
Have a "sale" at a 30% discount.
Re: PS5 'Slim' Is Now Officially for Sale in the US
If I can find this for £400 (Bundle) I'll bite on it.
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Sales Swing Past Amazing 5 Million Units Milestone
Game is going to have long legs.
Christmas is going to push it an extra few million. Probably 10 mill plus by next year april
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name?
Playing it and loving it.
Absolutely love these games. The world. The stories. The side content. Only on Chapter 2 but thats the point. The substories and side content is so good.
A dense smaller open world is better than an open empty one.
Re: Sony Has Stopped Updating PS Plus' Subscriber Numbers
They know people are letting their subscriptions lapse or they are downgrading their tier.
Can't increase the price by this much without expecting some backlash.
Re: PS5, PS4's Monthly Active Users Is Increasing
If there was a FC24 bundle for £400, a similar bundle for Spider-Man 2 will sell like mad.
Re: Poll: Is God of War Ragnarok Still One of Sony's Best Games, One Year Later?
Thoroughly enjoyed GOW 2018 and Ragnarok but I prefer the original trilogy.
Greeky Mythology>>>>Norse
Re: It's Clear to See Why Sony Isn't Calling the New PS5 Model 'Slim'
Prefer the OG and especially if i want the disc drive
Re: GTA 6 Reveal Trailer Debuts in Early December, Rockstar Says
12 Years after the GTA 5 trailer dropped.
Its finally happening.
Re: GTA 6 Could Be Announced Later This Week for PS5
Social media is going to be insane when its finally announced
Re: SEGA Attempts to Summarise Seven Games of Kiryu in Tiny Like a Dragon Gaiden Trailer
For 1min35secs
That was pretty good!
Although I highly recommend playing Yakuza 0-6 and ESPECIALLY 0
That game alone remains one of the best videogame stories of all time
Re: Like a Dragon Gaiden Started Out as DLC for Infinite Wealth
Day 1 Play on gamepass
Re: Crisis Core Remake Leads New Batch of PS Plus Premium Game Trials
PS Plus Premium is a horrible deal over Extra if you dont care for PS3 streaming.
Re: The First Photos of the PS5 Slim Are Circulating Online
Looks cheap. Hopefully it feels better in the hands and weight wise
Re: Solid Snake Voice Actor David Hayter Fronts New Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Promo
MGS4 needs to be released from its PS3 shackles
Re: Sony Does a Lot Behind the Scenes to Ensure High Quality PS5 Exclusives
All the more baffling turning away from what made you successful in the first place and chase after live service games
Re: PS5, PS4's Most Played Games Probably Won't Surprise You
Shocked to see Saints Row there.
Re: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth's Mature Age Rating Description Is Hilarious
Hope they maintain the seriousness of the main story with the wackiness of everything else.
RGG games are treats.