Why Can't We Play Offline Anymore? | Gies #101

The Gies panel digs into who really owns a game in 2026. Casey Al-Kaisy hosts Emmanuel Rosier and David Thier on the decline of resale and what it means for consumer rights, why digital purchases stop working offline, the economics of digital-only distribution, and where monetization and advertising go from here. Get the weekly Gies newsletter free at giesweekly.com.Mentioned: Steam, PlayStation, Destiny 2, Marathon, Bungie, Elden Ring Nightreign, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza.