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2k Launcher has been fully removed from all games (support.2k.com)
submitted 1 month ago by simple@lemm.ee to c/games@lemmy.world
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Thank god

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[–] iAmTheTot@sh.itjust.works 17 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Data. Simple as.

[–] ampersandrew@lemmy.world 17 points 1 month ago (1 children)

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

[–] jws_shadotak@sh.itjust.works 15 points 1 month ago

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

[–] Glide@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 month ago (2 children)

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.

[–] pennomi@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

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