PDF's are definitely a great boon to the RPG industry. However, there are plenty of people out there that still will want hardcopy of their favorite RPGs. One of the drawbacks of PDF format is that it is difficult to read a huge PDF. I am one of those persons would still like to have hardbound copies.
WotC is going to be more restrictive with their open license with 4e D&D. I think this will have an impact on the RPG industry. We probably won't see such a great influx of d20 materials once 4e D&D is released. I think that the few successful d20 material companies/publishers may continue, but all the little ma-and-pa operations will diminish. I think the new trend in RPGs is the 'Indie' movement.
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