Comment on 2k Launcher has been fully removed from all games

• ampersandrew@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  What data? Surely the game itself would be just as capable of transmitting that.

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  • jws_shadotak@sh.itjust.works ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Having a launcher open in the background is less conspicuous of having the game open in the background.

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• Glide@lemmy.ca ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  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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  • pennomi@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Indeed, it’s a pre-game forced ad. No other explanation required.

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  • iAmTheTot@sh.itjust.works ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Could be.

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