The game can collect data, if that’s what they’re after.
My theory is that it’s all about advertising. It’s another point of contact with the consumer, and another opportunity to make sure every new release is presented to every potential buyer.
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iAmTheTot@sh.itjust.works 4 months agoData. Simple as.
The game can collect data, if that’s what they’re after.
My theory is that it’s all about advertising. It’s another point of contact with the consumer, and another opportunity to make sure every new release is presented to every potential buyer.
Indeed, it’s a pre-game forced ad. No other explanation required.
Could be.
ampersandrew@lemmy.world 4 months ago
What data? Surely the game itself would be just as capable of transmitting that.
jws_shadotak@sh.itjust.works 4 months ago
Having a launcher open in the background is less conspicuous of having the game open in the background.