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[–] 38 points 3 weeks ago (7 children)

The better way to ask it is: Would you pay $80 to rent a game?

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  • [–] 15 points 3 weeks ago

    It's a complicated topic for me, I think.

    With console games, no. I will only ever buy a physical version because taking the game out of the case and putting it into the machine is a quintessential part of the experience. It's the same reason why I like buying music on vinyl. There is a whole little ritual involved that makes it so much more enjoyable.

    I've somehow deluded myself when it comes to PC games though. Digital distribution is just so fucking convenient. Putting a CD/Diskette in the machine and then running an installer always felt more like a chore than part of the whole experience.

    I like the middle ground that GOG is trying to foster, (we'll host these as long as possible, but we welcome you to download and save them forever) but realistically, I only play through most games once, and sometimes it takes me months or years to finish. So for me, an $80 rental with a multi-year lease time is something I would personally consider.

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