- 00:00: Video game executives are openly telling gamers to own nothing and be happy, indicating a shift towards digital game ownership and away from physical media.
- 01:19: Many gamers are already aware that they don’t truly own digital games; instead, they have a license for them. This has led to instances where games have been taken away from players due to licensing issues.
- 02:29: The rise of digital game purchases has pushed physical media into the background, despite many gamers preferring to collect physical copies of games.
- 04:04: While owning digital games offers convenience, publishers can erase digital games with a push of a button, unlike physical media which remains in the owner’s possession.
- 05:52: Ubisoft’s director of subscriptions advocates for gamers to get comfortable with not owning their games, emphasizing that services like Ubisoft Plus are the future.
- 08:01: The shift towards digital game ownership has led to increased data collection by various gaming platforms and a loss of the traditional ownership experience for gamers.