Since its launch in 2010, Humble Bundle has transformed the distribution of video games, offering bundles of titles under the ‘pay what you want’ model and donating part of its revenue to charitable causes. This revolution has not only benefited gamers but has also provided visibility to independent studios that would otherwise struggle to reach a wider audience. In this context, a group of veterans from Humble Bundle has launched Digiphile, a new digital store that aims to refocus on specially curated collections and bundles of video games.
A first bundle of excellent proposals
Digiphile will launch with a clear and simple model: it will offer two bundles per month, each with at least 5% of its profits allocated to charitable organizations. Additionally, 75% of the revenue will be allocated to the publishers, and there will be complete transparency in the revenue distribution, ensuring that every player knows how the funds are divided between the store and the supported causes.
The first package, titled Return of the Immersive Sim, includes titles such as the latest remakes and remasters of System Shock, as well as games like Peripeteia and Shadows of Doubt, at a maximum price of 20 dollars. This format is distinguished by limiting its catalog to temporary collections, avoiding a permanent showcase of games. The people at Digiphile have promised to implement measures against key reselling and ensure that 100% of the revenue generated by DLC goes to the publishers.
Another highlighted feature is the Digiphile Exchange, which will allow users to check if they already own a game in their Steam library and redeem unused keys for credits towards other titles available in the store. With the intention of growing as a community, Digiphile also aims to incorporate reviews, lists, and recommendations, similar to what Letterboxd has done in cinema.