The Digital First Dilemma: Scary Warning Sign of Game Industry GREED!?
448 views · Published 4 May 2018 · 8:17 · Indexed 20 September 2026
Channel: Smash JT · 2018 · Gaming
Sega releasing Sonic Mania as a digital only release initially, without giving any prior information on the now recently announced physical release points to a scary future in the video game industry. Many small indie studios simply don't have the capital to spend on publishing physical retail versions of their games. Thankfully, companies like Limited Run games and Strictly Limited have come in to handle filling that market. There is a greater issue creeping in slowly behind all of this, Large game companies like SEGA and how they handled the physical release of Sonic Mania is concerning. What does this mean for the future of physical game releases, and how do we as consumers stop the trend? What does it mean for a Cuphead physical release? Sound off in the comments below! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Become a SMASHER! www.SmashJT.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- Wanna mail something? SMASH JT P.O. Box 1118 Poway, CA. 92074 Want to support the show? Smash JT shirts, sweatshirts and mugs: https://teespring.com/the-smash-jt-collection#pid=2&cid=2122&sid=front Even more styles and items available here: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/smash-jt/ Direct donations to the channel: https://www.paypal.me/SmashJT Background Music Provided By - The Rounds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcR3iaGRw2ii_-tUo-zZ5Dg Thank you all for watching, commenting, sharing, liking, and of course, subscribing! -JT
