FightinTexasAg15 said:

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I was looking forward to this, but personally I don't like that there's no actual physical disk version, I know I'm in the minority but I still like to buy physical media.

And there seems to be a lot of content locked behind the $100 version.

My gaming backlog is big enough I'll probably wait for a sale on this one.

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They edited the error in your link where they removed "no physical disc." I think it is a disc, with the download code to allow preload. A physical version is one with a disc, by definition.

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Players who pre-order digital versions of Grand Theft Auto VI will be able to begin pre-loading on November 12, 2026 to ensure they are able to play at launch on November 19, 2026. The physical version of Grand Theft Auto VI, containing a download code inside the box, will be available starting November 12, 2026 to support pre-loading.

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agdoc2001 said:

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Agree. I could see buying a game early a couple days before it releases to preload (and AFTER the review embargo is up). Anyone preordering GTA6, a digital only game, 6 months before it's release date isn't working with a full deck.

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X-Rays show that you have a stick in the ass

Maybe the person wants to pay now while they are thinking about it. Maybe the person wants to help Rockstar Games' cash flow ahead of the release. Maybe pre-ordering now gives them hope that one day they might actually get to play the game in their lifetime. People pay a lot more "pre-ordering" a November crotch kick by Aggie Football (what gullible dumbasses)

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November crotch kick by Aggie Football

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Been there... done that.

agdoc2001 said:

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Agree. I could see buying a game early a couple days before it releases to preload (and AFTER the review embargo is up). Anyone preordering GTA6, a digital only game, 6 months before it's release date isn't working with a full deck.

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I pre-order games I know I'm going to get that are low-risk of disappointing.

Generally, they have pre-order perks (content, skins, free month of online service in the case of GTA+, or early access), and secondly, it allows me to pre-load the game without worrying about it.

Sure, I won't pre-order a game I'm on the fence about, but come on, this is GTA6.

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Sure, I won't pre-order a game I'm on the fence about, but come on, this is GTA6.

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Yup... it's still GTA and that won't change until Rockstar completely craps the bed (which they have yet to do).

I understand the concern that "modern developers" have invaded Rockstar too... but so far the trailers in both quality and content appear to be in line with what we expect from the next GTA. We will see come November, but so far it looks like they all understood the assignment.

Rockstar hasn't done anything, yet, to make me think they have completely bought into the woke enough to let it ruin their games. RD2 came out in 2018, at the height of woke, and it wasn't. They are one of those few studios who has earned the good faith of gamers and not done anything to lose it.

This will be a day one purchase for me, unless I start hearing something insane coming from the early access guys on YouTube.

Lathspell said:

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Rockstar hasn't done anything, yet, to make me think they have completely bought into the woke enough to let it ruin their games. RD2 came out in 2018, at the height of woke, and it wasn't. They are one of those few studios who has earned the good faith of gamers and not done anything to lose it.

This will be a day one purchase for me, unless I start hearing something insane coming from the early access guys on YouTube.

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2018 was definitely not peak woke and RDR2 was started sometime around 2012. It's yet to be seen if Rockstar has been changed in meaningful ways but there is reason to have some concern considering the guy that was the main writer and creator for all of their best games in recent history (Dan Houser) left after RDR2.

I've been disappointed with Rockstar's path largely since GTAV when they realized they could milk GTA Online in lieu of providing meaningful single player content. RDR and GTA IV had amazing DLC but they figured they can make more money off of Shark cards in GTA online and scrapped all future single player content expansions.

My point still remains. They haven't done anything yet. If they do something whacky with GTA6, I'll be one of the vocal dissenters. Until then, i'm not getting worked up.

As for GTA Online vs single player, that doesn't bother me too much. The nature of GTA isn't an RPG, so I really just play the story and then call it. I'm not looking for an in-depth, decade long supported RPG like CD Projekt Red does.

Cromagnum said:

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Physical media is practically pointless these days when there are gigantic day 1 patches.

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I know we're talking about video games here and a lot of games do have day 1 patches, but there's still some games that you can play without a day 1 patch.

There's definitely reason to still buy physical media:
https://kotaku.com/playstation-store-movies-digital-studio-canal-terminator-2000711013

Nothingburger.

You can't delete the internet.

Get a VPN. Install a torrent downloader. Get your movies back.

Aggie71013 said:

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Resale. I bought COD 6, played it some. Didn't love it and sold it. Can't resale a digital copy or download code.

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Do you resell your toilet paper too?

The obsession with something in entertainment holding value is odd... let it go.

The physical media doods buying up old game consoles and carts like you can just play on your computer.

So, this movie - is it good?