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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by simple@lemmy.world to c/gaming@lemmy.ml

This means you can't pass the game around to your friends or sell it afterwards, which completely ruins the purpose of physical media imo. I mostly play PC these days so this doesn't affect me, but it's a disappointing direction for console games. At least they could've used an empty disc that has proof of ownership.

EDIT: Bethesda has confirmed that only the PC version won't include a disc. Physical versions of Xbox will include a disc. Whew.

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[-] coderade@lemmygrad.ml 29 points 1 year ago

If they’re calling it a physical copy it should be a physical copy of the game data. Having a case to hold a code is a ridiculous slap in the face. And a waste of plastic

[-] averagedrunk@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Unless (and I'm not saying it's the case here) they make sure took indicate it's only the code and include swag like physical maps, a game booklet, or limited edition collectables with it. Then I could see it.

Otherwise it's just misleading advertising

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