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In Episode 100, the host discusses the implications of digital ownership in the context of video game pre-orders and licenses.

Send us Fan Mail Episode 100 — The Digital Ritual Think Pieces and Conversations Podcast In Episode 100 of Think Pieces and Conversations, titled The Digital Ritual, I break down the strange new reality of buying video games in a world where ownership is slowly disappearing. This episode starts with the conversation around Grand Theft Auto 6, pre-orders, and the idea of paying ahead of time for a game that may only exist as a digital license instead of something you physically own. At...

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Host: 8-LEFT-EARTH

Topics covered

• digital ownership
• video games
• pre-orders
• digital licenses
• society
• culture

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Grand Theft Auto 6

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