Poll of the Day > Where is the "None, buying digital games is dumb" option in the poll?

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Dr_Kain
05/06/18 12:42:36 AM
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Sarcasthma
05/06/18 12:43:59 AM
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It's in my butt.
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WastelandCowboy
05/06/18 12:44:11 AM
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None of them - I haven't bought a digital game in the past year
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Dr_Kain
05/06/18 1:03:13 AM
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WastelandCowboy posted...
None of them - I haven't bought a digital game in the past year


No, that just says you haven't bought any in a year, not that they are worthless wastes of money.
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WastelandCowboy
05/06/18 1:06:05 AM
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Dr_Kain posted...
WastelandCowboy posted...
None of them - I haven't bought a digital game in the past year


No, that just says you haven't bought any in a year, not that they are worthless wastes of money.

Yeah, what we need is an option that casts judgement on others who buy digital games. That's sure to go down well and not backfire in any way.

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RCtheWSBC
05/06/18 1:09:16 AM
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Do you even play games
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LinkPizza
05/06/18 1:15:25 AM
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Dr_Kain posted...
WastelandCowboy posted...
None of them - I haven't bought a digital game in the past year


No, that just says you haven't bought any in a year, not that they are worthless wastes of money.

I don't think so. Personally, I'm not the biggest fan of digital. But they aren't totally worthless. For places like Steam, it can be the only way to get the game. The three major companies have lots of older games that you can get(sometimes pretty cheap, too). And even with some of the newer games, if you can't get physical, you can still get the game. Or if you don't wanna leave the house of whatever. So, maybe worthless to you, but not to probably most people. That being said, WastelandCowboy is right. An answer like that could backfire...

RCtheWSBC posted...
Do you even play games

Oh. And this...
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Golden Road
05/06/18 1:31:51 AM
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"None, buying digital games is dumb" is a subset of "none of them - I haven't bought a digital game in the past year." You don't need a unique option specifically for that.
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LinkPizza
05/06/18 1:35:01 AM
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Golden Road posted...
"None, buying digital games is dumb" is a subset of "none of them - I haven't bought a digital game in the past year." You don't need a unique option specifically for that.

That's also true. If you think they're worthless, then you probably haven't bought one in the last year...
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helIy
05/06/18 1:35:43 AM
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Dr_Kain posted...
WastelandCowboy posted...
None of them - I haven't bought a digital game in the past year


No, that just says you haven't bought any in a year, not that they are worthless wastes of money.

physical games are worthless wastes of money and space though, so it evens out
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FatalAccident
05/06/18 1:35:59 AM
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PotD takes the bait once again lol
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SteamedHams
05/06/18 1:36:15 AM
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Look at this guy's sig lmao:

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FatalAccident
05/06/18 1:37:44 AM
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SteamedHams posted...
Look at this guy's sig lmao:

Don't like my opinion? Cry to the mods like the ***** you are to have my post removed since that is what cry babies do!


We've got an edgelord here

Looool

I should report him for having an offensive sig and watch him cry to the mods himself little bitch lol
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DeltaBladeX
05/06/18 1:45:09 AM
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Dr_Kain posted...
No, that just says you haven't bought any in a year

And good news, this poll is only asking about what you bought in the last year. :D

Dr_Kain posted...
not that they are worthless wastes of money.

Physical games are great. I'm sure the person that broke into my house a few years ago loved all the games I used to own.

Now my collection is a bit more heavy on digital releases.

Both physical and digital have positives and negatives. Understand that some features may be more important to other people than they are to you.
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Mead
05/06/18 1:51:46 AM
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Sarcasthma posted...
It's in my butt.


Well would you look at that, it is in there!
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LinkPizza
05/06/18 1:54:04 AM
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Mead posted...
Sarcasthma posted...
It's in my butt.


Well would you look at that, it is in there!

What else is in there? Anything good?
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helIy
05/06/18 2:02:23 AM
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i bet mr slave is in there
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LinkPizza
05/06/18 2:12:40 AM
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helIy posted...
i bet mr slave is in there

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AllstarSniper32
05/06/18 5:51:41 AM
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FatalAccident posted...
I should report him for having an offensive sig and watch him cry to the mods himself little bitch lol

I like this idea!
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Dr_Kain
05/06/18 10:49:33 AM
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helIy posted...
physical games are worthless wastes of money and space though, so it evens out


Haha, good attempt while being totally wrong. When you buy a physical game, you get to own it. You can let friends borrow it. You can sell it off if you don't want it. You can play it 20 years from now if you want.
You have something to show for the money you spent on it by being able to put it on your shelf with your other games. It's real. It actually exists. They can't remove content from the game because they offended someone, a license expired, or something. They can't make you buy it again to play it. It is yours until you say otherwise.

RCtheWSBC posted...
Do you even play games


Nooooooooooo, I just come to a video game message board for the hell of it.-_-
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LinkPizza
05/06/18 11:24:00 AM
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Dr_Kain posted...
Haha, good attempt while being totally wrong. When you buy a physical game, you get to own it. You can let friends borrow it. You can sell it off if you don't want it. You can play it 20 years from now if you want.
You have something to show for the money you spent on it by being able to put it on your shelf with your other games. It's real. It actually exists. They can't remove content from the game because they offended someone, a license expired, or something. They can't make you buy it again to play it. It is yours until you say otherwise.

I mean, I like physical games, too. And for these reason. But it doesn't discount digital games completely. Also, could game companies still patch out something if they wanted to? Like through the systen and sustem updates and stuff.

Dr_Kain posted...
Nooooooooooo, I just come to a video game message board for the hell of it.-_-

It almost sounds like you don't think that happens...
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adjl
05/06/18 11:28:22 AM
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Dr_Kain posted...
WastelandCowboy posted...
None of them - I haven't bought a digital game in the past year


No, that just says you haven't bought any in a year, not that they are worthless wastes of money.


In other words, it answers the question perfectly, it just doesn't give you the opportunity to anonymously and passively voice an opinion that's not actually relevant to the question that was asked. Sounds to me like it's working as intended. Fortunately, the site also includes several public fora in which you can express such opinions with the specific nuances you desire.

Dr_Kain posted...
It's real. It actually exists. They can't remove content from the game because they offended someone, a license expired, or something. They can't make you buy it again to play it. It is yours until you say otherwise.


I take it you haven't actually read any of the license agreements that come with your physical games, because none of those things you said are actually true. You own the disc. You don't own the contents of it.
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SteamedHams
05/06/18 12:11:26 PM
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People like to complain about the possibility of having to rebuy games, or not being able to resell them, but I think that's evened out by how cheap digital games are. You never used to be able to find quality new games priced in the $5-$20 range. And the digital games that aren't that cheap tend to still have physical copies available...
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Dr_Kain
05/06/18 12:19:48 PM
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adjl posted...
I take it you haven't actually read any of the license agreements that come with your physical games, because none of those things you said are actually true. You own the disc. You don't own the contents of it.


That's cute that you think that. And it's cute that you think a license agreement means anything more than the screen it is written on. If I paid for it, I own it. It's as simple as that.
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Revelation34
05/06/18 1:18:01 PM
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Digital is for PC gamers and not all console games have been ported to PC.

SteamedHams posted...
People like to complain about the possibility of having to rebuy games, or not being able to resell them, but I think that's evened out by how cheap digital games are. You never used to be able to find quality new games priced in the $5-$20 range. And the digital games that aren't that cheap tend to still have physical copies available...


Even "physical" copies of PC games require you to use a digital service such as Steam.
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DrYuya
05/06/18 1:29:59 PM
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Physical games suck ass, same as physical movies/tv series. Just because there are some nonsensical blowhards who think everything was better when that's all there was..well that doesn't mean anything now does it? There were probably plenty of the same when VHS/game cartirdges went away, and thank god nobody listened to them either.

I have two kids with friends, one who has actually broken a disc of some game I had long ago. Also I live in an apartment and robberies happen. I've moved many times before as well and discs have gotten damaged/lost over time. They also waste space and create clutter I'd rather not deal with. And when I want to choose which game to play or movie to watch I actually have to bother swapping the stupid discs out. They are inconvenient.

They carry no benefit. I'll be happy when the day comes (which it will) that they just go away altogether, being the obsolete pieces of junk they're destined to become.
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LinkPizza
05/06/18 1:33:38 PM
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DrYuya posted...
Physical games suck ass, same as physical movies/tv series. Just because there are some nonsensical blowhards who think everything was better when that's all there was..well that doesn't mean anything now does it? There were probably plenty of the same when VHS/game cartirdges went away, and thank god nobody listened to them either.

I have two kids with friends, one who has actually broken a disc of some game I had long ago. Also I live in an apartment and robberies happen. I've moved many times before as well and discs have gotten damaged/lost over time. They also waste space and create clutter I'd rather not deal with. And when I want to choose which game to play or movie to watch I actually have to bother swapping the stupid discs out. They are inconvenient.

They carry no benefit. I'll be happy when the day comes (which it will) that they just go away altogether, being the obsolete pieces of junk they're destined to become.

Nah. They just need to keep doing both. Plus, if I buy physical Nintendo games, I can get money off for the digital ones...
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pedro45
05/06/18 1:39:49 PM
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Anyone else miss quality manuals? Those are so wonderful and make physical copies so worth it.
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LinkPizza
05/06/18 1:40:20 PM
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pedro45 posted...
Anyone else miss quality manuals? Those are so wonderful and make physical copies so worth it.

I love the manuals. Wish they still had them...
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helIy
05/06/18 3:06:01 PM
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DrYuya posted...
I have two kids with friends,

i can't tell if this backwards written or face value
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Revelation34
05/06/18 3:08:15 PM
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LinkPizza posted...
I love the manuals. Wish they still had them...


Yeah I forgot about that. Manuals were awesome.
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Dr_Kain
05/07/18 12:58:30 AM
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DrYuya posted...
They carry no benefit. I'll be happy when the day comes (which it will) that they just go away altogether, being the obsolete pieces of junk they're destined to become.


Fortunately, that will never happen. The day they stop making physical media is the day I start pirating everything.
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FatalAccident
05/07/18 1:08:12 AM
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LinkPizza posted...
if I buy physical Nintendo games, I can get money off for the digital ones...

why would you wanna have two copies of the same game?
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wwinterj25
05/07/18 1:27:07 AM
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Why doesn't the poll have answer specifically for me?
This is why we don't talk about the poll here.
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LinkPizza
05/07/18 1:46:27 AM
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FatalAccident posted...
LinkPizza posted...
if I buy physical Nintendo games, I can get money off for the digital ones...

why would you wanna have two copies of the same game?

Not the same game. When you buy a physical game for switch, you can go to a specific screen to download points. But you can only get points from the physical games. Then, when you go to the eshop, you can use those points to get discounts on pretty much any game. I don't have that many physical games. But I was still able to get a $14.99 game for .70...
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darkknight109
05/07/18 10:43:26 AM
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Dr_Kain posted...
They can't remove content from the game because they offended someone, a license expired, or something. They can't make you buy it again to play it. It is yours until you say otherwise.

Most of this is true for GOG.com games (but is increasingly becoming not true for next gen console games, including physical games).
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BurgerTime79
05/07/18 10:46:11 AM
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The only time I buy a digital game is if it's exclusive to being digital, and is under $20. Buying a full retail game digitally (IMO) is a complete waste of money.
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adjl
05/08/18 7:04:15 AM
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Dr_Kain posted...
adjl posted...
I take it you haven't actually read any of the license agreements that come with your physical games, because none of those things you said are actually true. You own the disc. You don't own the contents of it.


That's cute that you think that. And it's cute that you think a license agreement means anything more than the screen it is written on. If I paid for it, I own it. It's as simple as that.


The only difference with physical copies is that it's practically much harder to revoke your license, though these days online connectivity gives publishers an avenue to do so pretty easily. Legally? They can do so pretty much any time they want, same as digital.
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Blaqthourne
05/08/18 9:26:19 AM
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Since they're handy, I just looked through the manuals for Persona 3 Portable (PSP) and Star Wars Arcade (32X) and failed to find any license agreement in either. Please post this license agreement that apparently can be found in all physical releases for any Atari 2600, 5200, 7800, NES, SMS, SNES, Genesis, Sega CD, TG-16, Saturn, PS, N64, etc. game that you are referring to.
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Xfma100
05/08/18 10:01:10 AM
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A lot of games are digital only or sometimes physical copies are exceedingly rare...
Those are two big reasons to own at least one digital game.
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05/08/18 10:29:52 AM
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Far-Queue
05/08/18 10:35:04 AM
#42:


Dr_Kain posted...
RCtheWSBC posted...
Do you even play games


Nooooooooooo, I just come to a video game message board for the hell of it.-_-

Why would you care about the poll options if you don't even play games?
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Dr_Kain
05/08/18 11:06:11 AM
#43:


adjl posted...
The only difference with physical copies is that it's practically much harder to revoke your license, though these days online connectivity gives publishers an avenue to do so pretty easily. Legally? They can do so pretty much any time they want, same as digital.


No they can't. Even if they could, if you disconnect your machine from the internet, problem solved.
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LinkPizza
05/08/18 11:33:42 AM
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Sure... except most people like to play certain games online...
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Dr_Kain
05/08/18 11:54:19 AM
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LinkPizza posted...
Sure... except most people like to play certain games online...


Well that's not what I'm referring to here. Online modes are an entirely different breed of gaming.
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LinkPizza
05/08/18 11:56:27 AM
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Dr_Kain posted...
LinkPizza posted...
Sure... except most people like to play certain games online...


Well that's not what I'm referring to here. Online modes are an entirely different breed of gaming.

Sure. But that means you'll have to connect online. Eventually... Unless you just plan to never play a games online ever again...
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Dr_Kain
05/08/18 11:59:28 AM
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LinkPizza posted...
Sure. But that means you'll have to connect online. Eventually... Unless you just plan to never play a games online ever again...


Well it would have no effect on me personally as I don't even like playing online. I play video games to get away from people, to enjoy a good story, and relax at home. Playing online contradicts all three of those.

The only reason I really played GTAV Online was because I figured if I'm just going to dick around, I might as well get some trophies out of the deal.
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Herpes
05/08/18 12:12:35 PM
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Last time I had a girl from tinder over, she laughed at all the xbox 360 cases I had and asked if I had ever been laid and if it was going to be my first time.
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LinkPizza
05/08/18 1:49:08 PM
#49:


Dr_Kain posted...
LinkPizza posted...
Sure. But that means you'll have to connect online. Eventually... Unless you just plan to never play a games online ever again...


Well it would have no effect on me personally as I don't even like playing online. I play video games to get away from people, to enjoy a good story, and relax at home. Playing online contradicts all three of those.

The only reason I really played GTAV Online was because I figured if I'm just going to dick around, I might as well get some trophies out of the deal.

It's not just that, though. You would have to always be disconnected. Because those patches came come from anywhere. As long as you were connected... But either way, even if it might not affect you, or would for many others. The millions that play online, or stream stuff on their systems, or talk to their friends, or just have it connected for whatever reason...

Herpes posted...
Last time I had a girl from tinder over, she laughed at all the xbox 360 cases I had and asked if I had ever been laid and if it was going to be my first time.

That's pretty rude. Did you ask her to leave?
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mooreandrew58
05/08/18 2:37:26 PM
#50:


WastelandCowboy posted...
Dr_Kain posted...
WastelandCowboy posted...
None of them - I haven't bought a digital game in the past year


No, that just says you haven't bought any in a year, not that they are worthless wastes of money.

Yeah, what we need is an option that casts judgement on others who buy digital games. That's sure to go down well and not backfire in any way.

/sarcasm


I have mixed feelings on digital. I much prefer physical as it worries me that if I lose my account somehow I lose my games (happened to me on the 360. it wanted me to confirm who I was and it turned out the email account I had used had become unactivated due to me not having checked it in so long), but its sooooo much easier to switch between games when its digital.
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