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Originally Posted by dbgager
You do realize a physical copy costs the developer more money. Software prices have not inflated in 20 years. The developers need some way to make a profit. Digital distribution is cheaper...therefore more profit.
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Sales figures have gone up, though. And it doesn't cost the developer anything, it's the publisher who takes the hit, which is reclaimed with the sales. And if it's not profitable, then you're contradicted by the number of retail editions (even UK editions) of Armored Princess (i.e. a lot)
By not doing retail, 1C are missing out on a huge chunk of the market... and they will be doing retail, if the posts are to be believed.