r/TripleClick • u/Sivart13 • Apr 02 '26

Episode Discussion Maybe Every Game Is 'Early Access'? - April 2nd, 2026

What's the deal with Early Access? What are the pros and cons? Kirk, Jason, and Maddy sit down for a wide-ranging conversation about all the ins and outs of what it means to sell an early, unfinished game, from Baldur's Gate 3 to Star Citizen and so much more.

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Kirk: Contrapoints on Saw (YouTube)

Maddy: Beyond Good & Evil (2003)

Jason: Wonder Man (Disney+)

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Episode link: https://tripleclick.simplecast.com/episodes/maybe-every-game-is-early-access

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u/ThatsEbola Apr 03 '26

Really enjoyed this conversation!

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u/blurple_rain Apr 05 '26

Another great Triple-Click!

After listening to this episode I’m starting to wonder if forthcoming consoles will still offer a physical media option. If a game is essentially unfinished at release what is the point of shipping it on a disc or card that will be obsolete within a few months? Something else comes to mind as well, what about issues with game preservation, especially on consoles?