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"Digital-only release for Alan Wake 2 promises better quality, says developer"

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Source: Kotaku
"Digital-only release for Alan Wake 2 promises better quality, says developer"
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The upcoming horror game Alan Wake II won't be released on a disc, but rather digitally, to allow the developers more time to polish the game. However, this shift to digital-only has consequences beyond just nostalgia for boxed copies. Rural communities with poor internet access are being left behind, and the video game industry is moving towards special editions with download codes rather than discs. This shift has far-reaching consequences that go beyond just the preference for physical copies.

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  1. Horror Game Shows What's Driving Big Releases To Digital-Only  Kotaku
  2. Alan Wake 2 is digital-only because it gives Remedy "more time to polish"  Eurogamer.net
  3. How Marvel, Not Just Twin Peaks, Inspired Alan Wake 2  GameSpot
  4. Alan Wake 2 Being Digital-Only Will Hopefully Result In A 'Better' Game, Says Developer  Pure Xbox
  5. Remedy dropped Alan Wake 2 physical release for "more time to polish"  TrueAchievements

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