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[–] circuitfarmer@lemmy.sdf.org 41 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Unfortunately, physical media for gaming died when always-online DRM was normalized. It doesn't matter if you have a game on a disc when you have to phone home every time to use it. The corporation may still block your access.

One more step in ensuring no one owns anything. Lease or rent are your options.

[–] Grandwolf319@sh.itjust.works 16 points 1 month ago (1 children)

That’s fine, I’ll just get better at sailing.

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

That's why your favorite letter is R.

[–] BobGnarley@lemm.ee 5 points 1 month ago

Lease and rent, or piracy.