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This shortage has notable implications. Because the sales data primarily accounts for physical copies, the true popularity of the title might be underrepresented. Digital sales, which surged as players turned to online stores due to physical shortages, are not included in these figures. Ryan emphasizes that this discrepancy could help explain the more significant than expected dip in physical sales, as many players could not find a retail copy and had to resort to digital versions.