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The trailer for Grand Theft Auto V is set to be revealed tomorrow , and we're expecting the first details—such as platforms and a release window—to come along with it. While we don't know much yet, one market data consulting group believes we won't see a version of Grand Theft Auto V

According to analysts at Newzoo, Grand Theft Auto V is likely to be a trendsetter, opting for a digital-only release instead of appearing on discs. Newzoo CEO Peter Warman believes the game will still appear on store shelves, but won't include a disc in the package."The boxed GTA V version will contain a collectible piece of merchandise and a download code," he said. "No disc."Warman believes that digital distribution is on the rise, and that it's only a matter of time until digital-only releases become the norm."There are a lot of reasons why publishers are pushing towards digital distribution of triple A games. Speaking out loud might harm the relationship with retail partners, but the benefits have become too large to remain silent about the desire to go completely digital," he said."The ultimate objective [is] to launch games faster, create continuous revenues on a title and simply to make more money. Will retail disappear from the picture? Of course not. Retail will always remain an important channel to promote and distribute games. Retail has a strong hand to play when it comes to eyeballs and...boxes make a nice gift. Boxed games will not disappear, but what is in the box will."The Grand Theft Auto franchise has experimented with digital distribution in the past, releasing Grand Theft Auto IV downloadable content packs The Lost and the Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony on Xbox Live Arcade months ahead of their eventual retail release. Only time will tell if Grand Theft Auto V will follow the same pattern, but for now we can look forward to the trailer's release tomorrow morning.Source: Industrygamers