Video Games Plus, a gaming retailer based out of Canada, and an independent gaming retailer known as Loot Box Gaming have both stated that they won't be selling GTA 6.

Not huge retailers in the grand scheme of things, but interesting to see at least some taking a stand especially when they are almost certainly losing out on money by doing so.

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[–] 11 points 2 months ago* (1 child)

Even if the disk was in the box, it wouldnt matter.

It'd just be some basic files that an installer transfers over. You'd still have to download a bunch online and use the code in the box to activate it because theres no way they'd put the whole game on a disk.

So, while I applaud giving the finger to rockstars exploitative bullshit, this seems more performative than anything.

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  • [–] 13 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Ok, but you can still physically take that disk with those minimal files and trade them in for at least some credit or cash somewhere.

    If it’s digital, you can’t do that at all. Hell, if you download or play the game and do not like it then it can’t even be returned for a refund on many systems. A physical disk gets you something. Something…

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  • [–] 0 points 2 months ago* (3 children)

    except no you cant, because the download keys already been used and registered and permanantly tied to an account. Making the disk worse less than nothing.

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  • [–] 12 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    That is not how disks that don't have data on them have worked in the past. The disk works as the game key, allowing you to install and play the game, even if there is no data on the disk.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Can you give an example of which games do this? I've never had issues with using pre-owned discs.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    Battlefield... 4? did it to a limited extent - the code was required for online multiplayer, but not singleplayer.

    By Battlefield 6, and enough people absolutely loathing their existence, EA took the hint and didnt repeat that model. Though BF6's campaign is apparently online-only, so they apparently pivoted to a different insane design choice.

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