{
  "id": 273182,
  "title": "Take-Two boss dismisses hand-wringing over the end of disc-based games: 'Our business is well over 90% digitally distributed as it is'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/take-two-boss-dismisses-hand-wringing-over-the-end-of-disc-based",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-07T16:35:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/take-two-boss-dismisses-hand-wringing-over-the-end-of-disc-based-games-our-business-is-well-over-90-percent-digitally-distributed-as-it-is/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Take-Two Interactive's CEO Strauss Zelnick has expressed his opinion on the ongoing debate between physical discs and digital distribution. Given the company's decision to release Grand Theft Auto 6 exclusively in digital format, Zelnick believes that discs \"don't really make sense\" in today's world. This sentiment is particularly relevant as Sony plans to end disc production in 2028. Zelnick stated that \"Our business is well over 90% digitally distributed as it is. It’s already a digital business,\" indicating that digital distribution has largely already taken over. He further explained that the convenience of digital distribution is especially beneficial when gamers are already connected, as registration is often required online for gameplay. While Zelnick acknowledges the allure of physical game boxes and the unique experience they provide, he remains confident that the overall gaming experience will not be significantly impacted by the shift towards digital distribution. Zelnick also noted that Take-Two will likely continue to produce physical editions of games from time to time, comparing it to the persistence of vinyl records in the music industry.",
  "summary": "Strauss Zelnick says Take-Two will still put out physical editions \"now and then,\" but for the most part, the era of games on discs is already over.",
  "key_points": [
    "Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick dismisses concerns over disc-based games.",
    "Company's business is over 90% digitally distributed.",
    "Physical editions may still be produced occasionally."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "Wondering why GTA 6 is a code in a box? Take-Two CEO says it’s because gaming is now ‘well over 90% digital’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/wondering-why-gta-6-is-a-code-in-a-box-take-two-ceo-says-its-because",
        "published": "2026-08-07T16:20:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}