The digital games market has largely shifted from physical discs to online downloads, with digital revenue in North America growing from $160 million in 2001 to over $1 billion by 2005. By 2010, the volume of digital PC game sales had surpassed physical retail sales for the first time. Top Digital Storefronts

The market is dominated by a few major platforms that provide secure ecosystems for purchasing and launching games:

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: Humble Bundle and Fanatical offer groups of games at steep discounts, often with a portion of proceeds going to charity. Ownership Concerns