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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2021 · 1H 31M

Nintendo & Sony's Dangerous Handling of Digital Games Should Frighten You

from Nate The Hate · host Direct Feed Games, Nate The Hate, Modern Vintage Gamer

Send us Fan MailNintendo & Sony each offered their own stark reminder to the dangers that a digital-only future can present; as each company removed the option of purchasing digital software on their family of hardware -- though the two situations differ in terms of reasoning. Nevertheless, each highlights a growing concern about how long we, the consumer, may have access to our digital game libraries & how little say we have in the matter. While Nintendo chose to delist recent releases -- like Super Mario 3D All-Stars and Mario 35; Sony is shutting down older hardware digital storefronts.  Though different in reasoning, the execution shares similarities. We discuss how this precedent is worrisome & how Microsoft is the best suited of the trio to deliver a well-crafted platform that serves the consumer & respects the Xbox legacy for years to come.Support the show

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