The debate surrounding Sony's decision to ditch physical discs has been a hot topic in the gaming industry, with many wondering what this shift might mean for the future of gaming. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has now chimed in, sharing his thoughts on the matter.
According to Guillemot, the move away from physical discs won't have a significant impact on the industry as a whole. This is likely due to the fact that many gamers have already begun to adopt digital gaming, with many titles being released digitally alongside their physical counterparts.
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- The shift to digital gaming has been a long time coming, with many gamers already embracing digital storefronts like the PlayStation Store and Xbox Marketplace.
- Ubisoft has already seen success with its own digital storefront, Uplay, which offers a range of titles from the publisher's catalog.
- The move away from physical discs could also have environmental benefits, as it would reduce the amount of waste generated by disc production and packaging.
- However, some gamers may still prefer to own physical copies of their games, and may be disappointed by Sony's decision to phase out disc-based gaming.
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