(Article written by Don Reisinger and posted on CNET)Downloadable content might be all the rage in the gaming business right now, but GameStop expects game discs will still win out, at least for the foreseeable future.
Shawn Freeman, GameStop's digital-business manager, told IGN that his company believes "a ton of advancement" is on its way for the gaming business, thanks to motion gaming and 3D technology. And as those advancements arrive, physical media will still play a big role.
"We still see a lot of growth on that side and will require, I still think, physical delivery for quite a while as that technology continues to outstrip advances in bandwidth and storage," Freeman said.
But that doesn't mean that downloadable and streaming content aren't coming. Services like Valve's Steam continue to gain ground in the space. In fact, Steam currently has more than 1,100 titles available to play. And with the advent of streaming services like OnLive or Gaikai, it's quickly becoming clear that the market is shifting away from the DVD or the Blu-ray disc and toward streaming and downloadable games. Exactly when the official changeover will occur is anyone's guess. But it seems more likely than ever.
So, what do you think? Music CDs are still around, but most people seem to download their music and store their music on their computers and iPods - do you think that game discs will eventually go out of style? Share your thoughts.
5 comments:
I think the game disc will still be in style but i think this was a good share
By at least 2020, i can almost guarantee that all games or anything on a cd will b digital and will have to be bought online. cds will cease to exist...im ok with thatclym
I the video game industry will also improve way more like the new box 360 connect it has a 3d sensor say you were playin ufc all you got to do is swing and the 3d sensor picks it up..
ya i was at a firends house who have i we played we cheer it was!!!
i agree with bradon i thinkn that every thing on a cd will be dightal and have to buy it from the internet.
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