Telltale Games

Chyron8472 · 09/17/2012, 07:04 am

Do you prefer digitally downloadable games, or physical copies (regardless of storefront availability)? If, theoretically, physical copies were as readily available for purchase as digital copies, which would you choose?

How would DRM (reasonable DRM like, for example, from Steam or TTG, not Ubisoft) or lack thereof affect your choice between physical media and digital downloads?

WarpSpeed · 09/17/2012, 07:39 am

I like physical media, though I know why companies are trying to get away from that. Gaming companies go out of business or stop marketing things all the time, but if you have the physical media, you can still play the games they once made.

der_ketzer · 09/17/2012, 07:44 am

Since they topped makung proper sized boxes I could care less about retail discs.
And then Steam. Steam and Steam.

Shadowknight1 · 09/17/2012, 08:56 am

I much prefer the physical media. Sure, it takes up shelf space. But it doesn't take up hard drive space. When I have to clear out a crap load of stuff from my PS3 just to play DC Universe Online, then I'd much rather have this stuff on a physical disk. And the PS3 having to install off the disks for no reason doesn't help much.

*Darth Marsden* · 09/17/2012, 09:08 am

I'm happy with both. Digital downloads are fine (so long as you have enough space!), but there's something reassuring about physical copies as well. I can fully understand why people prefer one over the other - I sway towards physical myself - but really, they're both good in their own way.

*Jennifer* · 09/17/2012, 12:28 pm

I prefer digital downloads. I still buy boxes and DVD keepcases for the games I really like, but I usually just like the convenience of instantly playing after I buy.

Bloodline Video · 09/17/2012, 02:31 pm

physical media I like to own what I pay for

Alcoremortis · 09/17/2012, 02:32 pm

I haven't bought a physical CD or DVD in years. And given my tendency to lose those, it's all for the best. I hope that everything will be in download form eventually so I can have everything in the same place.

DAISHI · 09/17/2012, 03:11 pm

There's a reason brick and mortar shops are shutting down.

Alcoremortis · 09/17/2012, 03:16 pm

As far as games go, there's very little reason for a brick and mortar shop. You don't really get to try out the game or gain any enlightenment from the experience that you couldn't have gotten online. In fact, it's better to buy games online because then you have the added convenience of having your system specs right there so you can figure out if the darn thing will even work.

*MarkDarin* · 09/17/2012, 03:47 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jennifer

I prefer digital downloads. I still buy boxes and DVD keepcases for the games I really like, but I usually just like the convenience of instantly playing after I buy.

^^ This.

If there is a Game that I really like, I will buy it on disk... just BECAUSE I like seeing it on my shelf. I guess it's that last bit of collector in me.

But when it comes to actually playing a game... I LOVE having my downloaded games all in one place. The lazy man in me absolutely HATES having to get up and switch disks when I want to play a new game. If I'm in the mood to play something and it comes down to playing a game on a disk that is NOT in the system already and playing something that I have downloaded, the downloaded loaded game will get played 90% of the time!

MusicallyInspired · 09/18/2012, 01:23 pm

Digital downloads are incredibly convenient, but I will always prefer physical copies. I like my boxes. And freedom from the reliance of an internet connection.

RetroVortex · 09/18/2012, 01:32 pm

I like both! And I think we should get both.
Its so much more convenient having a physical AND digital backup. Eliminates all possible problems then. (Unless you get REALLY unlucky! XD)

For portables though. Digital is helpful. I'll admit my PSP never touches a UMD anymore. (Well... unless I want to rip them onto my memory card that is! XD)

I still don't mind the 3DS cartridges that much though. At least I can resell them if I ever get desperate...

DAISHI · 09/18/2012, 02:47 pm

If games still had feelies in the boxes, or memorable game booklets, I'd be more inclined to buy them.

Chyron8472 · 09/22/2012, 03:01 pm

What about downloads vs. discs on consoles?

DAISHI · 09/22/2012, 03:07 pm

Consoles still do a decent job of manuals actually. Nintendo puts out great game manuals.

MusicallyInspired · 09/22/2012, 03:37 pm

I'd like both. Why should we have to make a choice of one or the other?

corruptbiggins · 09/22/2012, 05:12 pm

For me the choice isn't about physical vs digital media, it simply comes down to which is the cheapest option and these days, nine times out of ten it's the digital option that is cheaper, be it through sales or whatever. But there are still the odd time I can pick up a bargain in a shop (in both digital & physical shops at that) but they are getting rarer.

Ribs · 09/22/2012, 08:33 pm

That said, there is nothing more exciting then a package in the post.

Alcoremortis · 09/22/2012, 08:38 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ribs

That said, there is nothing more exciting then a package in the post.

Watching a download time get smaller?

09/17/2012, 08:56 am	#4
Shadowknight1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 2,690	I much prefer the physical media. Sure, it takes up shelf space. But it doesn't take up hard drive space. When I have to clear out a crap load of stuff from my PS3 just to play DC Universe Online, then I'd much rather have this stuff on a physical disk. And the PS3 having to install off the disks for no reason doesn't help much. __________________ "Geez, we've been back together for five minutes Doc, and you're already talking about the end of the universe." "Stupid, stupid rat creatures!"

09/17/2012, 12:28 pm	#6
Jennifer Poker Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The Inventory Posts: 1,876	I prefer digital downloads. I still buy boxes and DVD keepcases for the games I really like, but I usually just like the convenience of instantly playing after I buy. __________________ I'm a community moderator. I'm just a volunteer, not an employee of the company. All of my opinions are my own, not those of Telltale Games. ___________________ My Blog, My Art, My Webcomic

09/17/2012, 02:32 pm	#8
Alcoremortis Lonely Ruffian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ankh-Morpork PD Status: Killjoy Extraordinaire Actual Posts: Lots! Posts: 4,243	I haven't bought a physical CD or DVD in years. And given my tendency to lose those, it's all for the best. I hope that everything will be in download form eventually so I can have everything in the same place. __________________ ETERNAL QUEEN OF HALLOWEEN STATUS CONFERRED. ~ Comrade Pants How can we be sure that Alcoremortis isn't just Comrade Pants trollplaying as a girl? ~ GuruGuru214 You're a shiny bright star; floating amongst a million slimy slugs in a sea of sludge. You transcend the pre-conceived and supposed limits of the human race, to emerge from the pit of pitiful maggots as a beautiful, majestic butterfly. ~ Davies The suspence of what's gonna come after death is killing me! ~ Jon NA Are you a secret Plaster Princess or something? ~ Secret Fawful Last edited by Alcoremortis; 09/17/2012 at 02:37 pm.

09/17/2012, 03:11 pm	#9
DAISHI TELLTALE STEALTH NINJA Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,031	There's a reason brick and mortar shops are shutting down. __________________ "Hah! It's like we don't even have feelings. Now pardon me while I recline in my huge executive chair and guffaw, cigar in-hand. " "ill just go with what Winslow always when something that funny about a location in monkey island is said"

09/17/2012, 03:16 pm	#10
Alcoremortis Lonely Ruffian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ankh-Morpork PD Status: Killjoy Extraordinaire Actual Posts: Lots! Posts: 4,243	As far as games go, there's very little reason for a brick and mortar shop. You don't really get to try out the game or gain any enlightenment from the experience that you couldn't have gotten online. In fact, it's better to buy games online because then you have the added convenience of having your system specs right there so you can figure out if the darn thing will even work. __________________ ETERNAL QUEEN OF HALLOWEEN STATUS CONFERRED. ~ Comrade Pants How can we be sure that Alcoremortis isn't just Comrade Pants trollplaying as a girl? ~ GuruGuru214 You're a shiny bright star; floating amongst a million slimy slugs in a sea of sludge. You transcend the pre-conceived and supposed limits of the human race, to emerge from the pit of pitiful maggots as a beautiful, majestic butterfly. ~ Davies The suspence of what's gonna come after death is killing me! ~ Jon NA Are you a secret Plaster Princess or something? ~ Secret Fawful

09/17/2012, 07:39 am	#2
WarpSpeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 805	I like physical media, though I know why companies are trying to get away from that. Gaming companies go out of business or stop marketing things all the time, but if you have the physical media, you can still play the games they once made.

09/17/2012, 02:31 pm	#7
Bloodline Video Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 58	physical media I like to own what I pay for

09/18/2012, 02:47 pm	#14
DAISHI TELLTALE STEALTH NINJA Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,031	If games still had feelies in the boxes, or memorable game booklets, I'd be more inclined to buy them. __________________ "Hah! It's like we don't even have feelings. Now pardon me while I recline in my huge executive chair and guffaw, cigar in-hand. " "ill just go with what Winslow always when something that funny about a location in monkey island is said"

09/22/2012, 03:07 pm	#16
DAISHI TELLTALE STEALTH NINJA Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,031	Consoles still do a decent job of manuals actually. Nintendo puts out great game manuals. __________________ "Hah! It's like we don't even have feelings. Now pardon me while I recline in my huge executive chair and guffaw, cigar in-hand. " "ill just go with what Winslow always when something that funny about a location in monkey island is said"

09/22/2012, 05:12 pm	#18
corruptbiggins ready player one Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fintlewoodlewix Posts: 2,202	For me the choice isn't about physical vs digital media, it simply comes down to which is the cheapest option and these days, nine times out of ten it's the digital option that is cheaper, be it through sales or whatever. But there are still the odd time I can pick up a bargain in a shop (in both digital & physical shops at that) but they are getting rarer. __________________ Currently reading... The Servants of Twilight by Dean Koontz Portfolio / Blog / YouTube "Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so."

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Tales of monkey island- really dark screen HELP	kallyinu	Game Support - General	21	12/18/2011 05:42 am
All MI games	cannockwolf	Game Support - General	1	04/04/2011 12:01 pm
S&M 3.n crashes after inital program screen loads	geainsworth	Game Support - General	2	06/29/2010 08:38 am
Graphic Problem ??	SunnyTse	Game Support - General	5	05/11/2010 09:02 pm