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Posted: Jul 11th 2009 8:54AM Abriael said

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I seriously hate direct download. As such I use it only when I'm forced to (IE, packaged edition not available). It's just an excuse for software developers to give use LESS value for the same price.
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Posted: Jul 11th 2009 10:10AM Crsh said

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It's publishers' decision, not developers.
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Posted: Jul 11th 2009 10:12AM Abriael said

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doesn't really change the point
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Posted: Jul 11th 2009 5:44PM (Unverified) said

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Sure, if you consider packaging and the physical disc to be of value. I tend to find them to be cumbersome things that take up space on my bookshelf.
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Posted: Jul 11th 2009 5:48PM Abriael said

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They have a cost, and as such they have a value. What you "consider" them is inconsequential. Digital download is just a way for game publisher to give gamers less for the same price, simple as that.
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Posted: Jul 13th 2009 8:37PM (Unverified) said

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Considering that the customer's perception is what determines whether they buy the game or not - it is completely relevant whether that customer perceives value in physical media and packaging.
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