Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser: 'if people want' physical discs, 'companies should provide it' — also says he 'loves physical media'

Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar Games, emphasized the importance of catering to gamers' preferences for physical media, stating, "if people want that, I think companies should provide it."¹⁴

While he personally may not prioritize physical discs, he acknowledged the nostalgic value they hold: "We all have that sort of feeling when you get that copy, and you put the disc in the console."

Houser also highlighted the advantages of digital releases, particularly the ability to update and fix problems in games, which he believes has significantly improved game quality.³

He expressed his fondness for physical media, saying, "I love physical media." However, he also appreciates the convenience of digital downloads, especially during travel: "I can download some quick games to my Steam Deck for this 12-hour flight."

Houser noted the distinct creative process involved in producing physical products, stating, "That's what's been interesting. We've worked in digital together for a lot of years, and then making a physical product is a different creative process but also just really fulfilling to have a physical thing you can say, 'Look. We made a thing.'"⁵