EA Charging Extra to Re-download Titles
Advances in technology have generally opened new doors for businesses and consumers alike, ranging from cheaper products to easier methods of procuring products, such as online shopping. The video game market has been no exception, as they have recently begun taking advantage of online distribution, cutting out retailers, and offering consumers the ability to purchase and download games to their homes. Of course, in the world of business, a new means of distribution sometimes offers companies the ability to sneak in new charges, improving profits at the expense of the consumer.
Phantom Entertainment recently launched a new online PC game store, trying their hand in the increasing popular enterprise that is digital distribution, joining other video game web distribution sites such as Steam, Impulse, Direct2Drive.