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Still necessary to burn games on DVD? - 10/2/2013 10:07:00 PM

L�tzow

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Is it still necessary to store downloaded Matrix titles on DVD or does it meanwhile work as GG and GoG, where I can re-download at any time? I remember there had been some issues here in the past with Plimus outdated download links. Frankly, I neither like the hassle of burning nor want to bother customer service in the future for granting access to a purchased game.

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RE: Still necessary to burn games on DVD? - 10/2/2013 10:27:08 PM

jwarrenw13

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I keep a copy of the installation file and serial number on an external hard drive, just in case. It seems a reasonable precaution, even if it might not be necessary. It is also a lot quicker than burning a CD or DVD.

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RE: Still necessary to burn games on DVD? - 10/2/2013 10:30:29 PM

histgamer

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Yes and no.

You can get a download code on some games anytime from Plimus just by asking but the codes expire after 24-48 hours so each time you need to re-download you may need to ask. Then there are some games which are just always available for download. I'm not sure how they decide what's always available and whats not.

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RE: Still necessary to burn games on DVD? - 10/3/2013 2:14:25 AM

Terl

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Best bet is to burn them to dvd and register them in member's section for updates and all.

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RE: Still necessary to burn games on DVD? - 10/3/2013 8:26:06 PM

wings7

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Buying the disc (physical) version of the game is the safest bet...you can download quickly and then have a the physical disc arriving shortly after that!

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RE: Still necessary to burn games on DVD? - 10/3/2013 8:47:21 PM

catwhoorg

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Upload any file to dropbox or similar cloud service.

Better than any DVD.

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RE: Still necessary to burn games on DVD? - 10/3/2013 10:22:02 PM

HansBolter

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Best bet is to spend the extra 10 bucks and get both download and hard copies.

That way you don't have to search through 40 zillion badly labeled, look a like generic CDs and have a nice box with artwork to array on your bookshelf with all your other Matrix Games.

Also better than combing through a dozen flash drives.

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RE: Still necessary to burn games on DVD? - 10/3/2013 11:14:28 PM

aaatoysandmore

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Yeah I keep a copy on a 500mb external hard drive also. They are great for keeping backed up files cause they don't get much use, butt I still keep burnt copies as well just for protection and feel safe feeling. Matrix has a members page that the others are stored but that's one of those hands off things and I don't like not having control of my stuff. So, it's always best to backup stuff yourself. like you know the oild saying, ' don't put all your eggs in one basket"

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