According to the update from Lazard Capital Markets' Colin Sebastian, brick-and-mortar retailers don't need to worry about being left out of the game sales loop--at least not yet.
"While traditional retailers may appear to be the odd one out of this emerging digital market, we believe it will be at least several years before consumers are regularly downloading full console games due to storage capacity constraints, bandwidth issues, and piracy concerns," wrote Sebastian.
Even after full digital downloads on consoles hit their stride, retailers such as GameStop could still play a role, selling point-cards that could be used for microtransactions and other larger purchases.
Sebastian even said that he expects GameStop to eventually introduce its own download service, which would be a major step to keep traditional retailers in the loop.
K-Pop Academy is an upcoming pop star management simulator from the game studio that brought you Tsuki’s Odyssey and Campfire Cat Café.
Salman from Tech4Gamers writes "Mortal Kombat 9 revived the series from a low point after bringing it back to 2D combat. It marked a new high-point for the franchise due to its incredible roster, exciting cinematic story mode, and high-octane combat."
Shaolin Monks is a forgotten gem. I would love to see a new one, or a remake of the old.
That game was actually goated. It was the first time ever that I actually tried to get good at a fighting game. Unfortunately the online connection was so dogshit it made it hard to enjoy and eventually I gave up. Haven't really played much fighting games since.
Microsoft has slashed the prices of games across the Xbox 360 store in preparation for its July 29th closure.
The Dishwasher
Vigilante 8
Two non-BC and no-PC-version Arcade titles I downloaded recently. Dishwasher's sequel is on Steam at least.
I've also downloaded Ninety-Nine Nights II (shame the first wasn't available). I still want to download Burnout 3: Takedown before the weekend's up, though that is still the full $9.99 non-discounted price
Burnout 3 not available in modern times is a crime to humanity.
I know it’s probably due to the music licensing-though they can simply add other music as Burnout 3’s biggest flaw to me personally-is the music!!!
But I bet in about 2 years one has the choice.
Or download a 360 game for 39 Euro's
Or buy one on disc for 59 Euro's
They just cut in distribution, marketing and selling costs.
And that's great for us consumers. Another great advantage over the PSZero. Which I bet won't get that to manage. You have to buy BetaBluRaydiscs for 89 Euro's a piece.
Kaattsssinnngggggg
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