Comparing Physical Preorder Options for Other Silent Hill Games
Market Dynamics The decision to forgo pre-order bonuses for the physical release of Silent Hill 2 coincides with a larger industry trend towards de-emphasizing physical media in favor of digital distribution. As a result, pre-order bonuses have become less effective in driving physical sales, as consumers are increasingly opting for digital downloads. This shift in market dynamics suggests that Konami’s decision was driven by a realistic assessment of the diminishing value of physical pre-order bonuses in the current market landscape....