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The Digital Distribution Revolution: An outlook on PC game sales

MMGN: Have you noticed how PC games have disappeared off store shelves? Specialty gaming stores have a tiny PC section when compared to extensive handheld and console aisles. The limited selection of PC games is also disappointing, with only budget titles and dated releases available.

CatGlue4980d ago

Digital distribution is the future, retail stores should be very very worried.

Jeannius4980d ago

It's a surprise people still buy from them considering how they charge so much!

Cevapi884980d ago

as long as there are consoles, physical media wont be going anywhere...especially with the broadband structure in the US not being up to par with countries like Japan

Gaetano4980d ago

Very good read. Retail stores are dying slowly, which is sad, but it's the way of the future! I can't remember the last time I bought a PC game in a store. Or even rented from a store. Everything is over the internet! The end is nigh.

Letros4980d ago

Once you go DD, you don't go back. lol discs, double click 4tw.

Wrecker4980d ago

I know it's inevitable, but I still like retail. :)

Pilkingbod4980d ago

I remember when Steam was the most hated program ever.
It has really set the standard for game purchasing though.

Jeannius4980d ago

Glad it's come a long way since 2002. :) life wouldn't be the same without it! lol

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Steam Deck Launch Delayed

According to Valve: “The launch of Steam Deck will be delayed by two months. We’re sorry about this—we did our best to work around the global supply chain issues, but due to material shortages, components aren’t reaching our manufacturing facilities in time for us to meet our initial launch dates. Based on our updated build estimates, Steam Deck will start shipping to customers February 2022.”

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Sgt_Slaughter900d ago

Totally understandable given the current climate, but also a big blow for hype for sure. I would not be surprised if there was a further delay down the road, given how unpredictable assembly lines are at the moment.

0rbital71900d ago

suits me cos i cant afford mine till after xmas haha

Teflon02900d ago

Literally what I just said out loud lmao. Mine was Q1 it said already. But this just makes it perfect for me if the earliest is Feb, mine will probably be April or later which is outside all the releases I care about

VenomUK900d ago

It's understandable as all manufacturers are supply constrained of components. It just means that 2022 is going to be SO stacked!

roadkillers900d ago

Why do people always say "current climate"? What are the origins of this highly corporate statement?

ActualWhiteMan900d ago

Current Climate is 45 degrees Fahrenheit where I am HBU? 🤣

Sgt_Slaughter900d ago

Just felt like using it, works for the context of the situation

blacktiger900d ago

ikr, people are brainwashed

blacktiger900d ago

oh lord this guy believes in climate bs

AmUnRa899d ago

And some people dont want to see the truth and are brainwashed and think there is nothing wrong with the climate and dont want to see al the signs that indicate that there is defenitly a change in the climate worldwide.

blacktiger899d ago (Edited 899d ago )

by listening to others is not truth, seeing for yourself is truth. But people are used to so called television and media oh yeah and government but not with their own eyes ever! That's a hard fact. Ice melt, and you all believe it. Volcanoe hit and you all believe it, this has happened even in the Bible so what climate change for 10, 000 years?

Fishy Fingers900d ago

Year on and we still cant easily buy consoles or GPUs. No surpised.

Orchard900d ago

That's a bummer, but only 2 months, and understandable given how unpredictable HW is right now.

phoenixwing900d ago

Disappointing but not really surprised. I'll still be waiting and keep my pre order

Eonjay900d ago

Feburary seems to be the month everything is releasing now.

Si-Fly899d ago

Until the next round of delays 🤣

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Cyberpunk 2077: The Ultimate Review | Breathtaking

75 hours in and here's our review of Cyberpunk 2077 from a gamers perspective [Steam PC - No Spoilers]

Satisfy your RPG cravings in the beautiful world of Cyberpunk. Bugs and performance issues aside, the core gameplay is brilliant.

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masterfox1222d ago

a new update is up for Cyberpunk 2077 1.06 is out!, for some reason is pretty exciting to get updates for this game lol :D
...oh yeah about this review.....hmmmm .... well it says review in the article title alright, sorry I only wanted to post the news about the new update lol.

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Gaming on a Budget | Our Top 2 Free To Play Games on Steam

Sure, you can drop the occasional dollar on Humble Bundle or Fanatical. Or keep an eye on IsThereAnyDeal like your life depended on it. But, there are hundreds of games up on steam (and other sites) free to play. The best things (games) in life are free. It’s one of the best four letter word that just brings joy to our hearts, does it not?

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