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Gamers question whether it’s better to own a game physically on a disc or to own it digitally downloaded onto their console. This is because of COVID-19 and the pandemic.

During Lockdown

Digital video game sales increased in 2020. Nintendo reported a 12.3% increase in digital game sales over 2019 in their nine-month financial results briefing. One reason for this increase is the stay-at-home orders that went into effect with the COVID-19.

As more people were staying indoors to slow the spread of COVID, digital gaming became a convenient way to keep up with new game releases and stay entertained during quarantine. Combined with stores being forced to shut down, for many people digital distributions were the only way to obtain these games for that period.

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Sony made 11 games free to download for PS4 and PS5 owners for their Play at Home program.

Much like last year’s Play at Home program, these games are being given away as an incentive to stay home. As many people are still social distancing because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to have some kind of entertainment. With 11 games, there’s a good chance that some players will be interested in at least one game. Do note, five of these games require or have heavy use of PlayStation VR.

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The Pokémon Company reveals their plans for the 25^th anniversary with a 20-minute Pokémon Presents.

Pokémon Red and Green first released in Japan 1996. Since then, it became the world’s largest media franchise spawning several sequels, TV shows, cards, and a myriad of spin-offs. To celebrate this event, the Pokémon company revealed three major projects and a virtual concert to featuring Post Malone on Feb 27.

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Nintendo revealed many games lined up for 2021 in their Nintendo Direct on Feb. 17.

As the first proper Direct of 2021, this direct focused on Super Smash Bros Ultimate, The Legend of Zelda, and many other games. Many points in this Direct surprised many Nintendo fans as no one was able to see any of these coming.

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