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The original was posted on /r/pcmasterrace by /u/backhand_snipe on 2026-07-10 15:29:47+00:00.

Mourning physical media misses the point; the real battle is securing DRM-free digital ownership before corporate platforms completely strip away consumer rights.

Between skyrocketing hardware costs, $80 to $100 games, and mandatory subscriptions, the modern ecosystem is rapidly pricing out the next generation while offering zero actual ownership.

When platforms can revoke paid access the second a license expires, you’re just renting an expensive privilege. Supporting DRM-free models like GOG isn’t just a preference anymore, it’s the only way to fight for real digital rights before we are completely priced out of our own hobby.