Digital Distribution is the delivery of media (in this case games) without the use of physical media such as CDs or DVDs usually over the Internet.
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What important differences are there between the various online game distributors?
Last weekend, I decided I was going to buy a couple of games, which I haven't done in a while. I seem to remember a time when your choices consisted of either Steam, or... Steam. Now there seems to ...
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Can I buy a copy of Planescape Torment digitally from anywhere these days?
Or am I restricted to second hand?
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Pros and Cons of Buying Diablo 3 hard copy vs digital copy
On May 15th, once Diablo 3 launches, I could try and get it from a local store, or I could reserve a copy of the game in advance; then bring the physical copy home and install it on my computer. I ...
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Is there a limited availability of the Digital Deluxe Edition of Heart of the Swarm?
Blizzard is currently offering a Digital Deluxe Edition of StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm. For previous releases collector's editions have been limited by quantities available. Are there stated ...
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How to obtain legit Gold Box games?
Are any of the original Gold Box engine based games (i.e. Pool of Radiance, Champions of Krynn, etc.) available via digital distribution?
GoodOldGames and Steam don't seem to have them in their ...
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What is the difference between the digital download and the boxed version of Starcraft II?
What I know so far is that the boxed version should include free guest pass tickets. Is there anything in addition (except for the box, the CD/DVD and probably a printed user guide)?
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If I buy a game on Xbox digitally, can other users play that game?
I'm thinking of starting to buy Xbox games digitally, since I love how Steam works on PC, and would love similar functionality on my console. I Just have one question: If I where t buy Assassin's ...
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Starcraft 2 — legitimately download?
I bought a copy of Starcraft 2 from Amazon, and while I'm waiting for it to arrive, I'm curious: Is there a way for me to legitimately obtain a digital copy of it immediately?
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Does the PSP Store use a DRM system?
I bought a few games from the PSP store but I'd like to know if they are bound to my account or to my device.
In other words: if my PSP is gone for good, will I be able to download my games again on ...
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Why are some games unavailable in some regions?
Sometimes I want to buy some games on Steam, but certain games are not available in my country. Is there any particular reasoning for certain games being unavailable? I get that's not Steam's fault, ...
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Steam: “available on” date vs “unlock in” countdown
Sometimes, Steam puts contradictory information on when exactly a game will become available (and/or unlocked).
For example, right now, Dragon Age 2 is reported to become available on March 10th, ...
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Can I install Magicka on 2 computers? [duplicate]
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Is it possible to play two different Steam games on the same account at the same time?
I recently heard about Magicka and I really want to play it. I told my friend ...
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Is there a way to quickly copy games between PS Vita memory cards?
I've spent 5 hours last night downloading Atelier Totori Plus (and thus why I hate digital distribution), obviously I don't want to go though that again (with the constant fear that it's going to cut ...
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Can I transfer individual 3DS eShop games?
I have an American 3DS, but am now living in Germany. I can order American games by mail, but it would be much easier to buy games in the eShop, in cases where physical and digital versions are both ...
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Common Gamer ID systems?
Which popular game distribution platforms (e.g. Steam, Windows Live etc) handle user authentication and other related matters instead of the game developer, and which do not?
What is the current ...
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Where are my Starcraft 2 guest passes? [duplicate]
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Does the digital version of Starcraft 2 include two guest passes?
I heard that when you buy StarCraft II you get 2 keys you can give to someone to play the game for 2 ...
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How come some games are much cheaper to buy digitally via third party sellers? [closed]
I am not sure if this question would be off-topic here but here it goes, I realised that some big-name games (e.g. Fifa 2013, Football Manager 2013, HotS) are cheaper to buy digitally via third-party ...
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Why does the 3DS eShop charge sales tax when neither PSN, XBL, or Steam do? [closed]
I am not a big fan of Nintendo’s policies for online content (hardware-based instead of account-based) but I decided to give the eShop a try because some games are on sale. When I was taken to the ...
