Why GTA 6 will launch without a disc - and what it means for gamers
Music and films are now largely digital-only - does the lack of a disc for GTA 6 mean gaming is going the same way?
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Notable Quotes
"An important benefit of owning a disc is that you can lend the game to a friend or sell it later."
— Ben , Influencer
"Whether there's a physical disc or not it doesn't really change anything for me."
— Alogirlx , Influencer
"The problem is the industry has a very poor reputation of disabling games once they end support, so the trust from customers for many large publishers just isn't there."
— Ross Scott , Influencer
Key People
A gaming content creator from Canada.
A UK-based gamer who covers GTA news on social media.
Deputy editor of Video Games Chronicle.
American YouTuber and founder of the Stop Killing Games campaign.
Chief executive of Take-Two, Rockstar's parent company.
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Music and films are now largely digital-only - does the lack of a disc for GTA 6 mean gaming is going the same way?
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