Fondly I remember the days of Jane's Simulations with thick bound manuals, not only covering the systems, but basics of Helicopter Flight (for Longbow) for example. I think that printed manuals should come along with simulations at least, and of course if a game is complex enough to need a reference while playing it should have at least that reference printed out already.
Funny things, even tho the DVD Jewel case is now standard, when you look around a lot of new games come in two versions now. The standard one in the jewel case and the Directors Cut, Collectors Edition or whatnot in a mostly large box with printed manuals and goodies.
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