Why Gen-Z Is Bringing Back Physical Media

Gen-Z is rediscovering vinyl, DVDs and print in a backlash against streaming, algorithms and AI slop. Why physical media is becoming the new status.

"Dynamic pricing it is", "prices will surely go up", "this is anti-consumer": the internet reacts with outrage and despair to PlayStation killing off physical media

The gaming community is not impressed with Sony's hugely controversial decision to kill discs: "Your indifference is making these corporations greedy." ...

The Best Physical Media Releases Of June 2026

Miles Davis, ’Five Easy Pieces,’ ’Hoppers,’ ’Rambo,’ and ’Audition’ are among the best physical media releases of June.

‘Barbarian’ Gets First Physical Media Release 4 Years After Its Premiere

Barbarian put Zach Cregger on the map as a horror filmmaker in 2022, but, despite being a cult hit, it never got a physical ...
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GitHub thumbs nose at Sony's controversial end to physical media with its introduction of Repo CDs

GitHub has announced that it will be giving developers a way to obtain their public repo on a CD-ROM. Context is provided by ...

GTA VI deals heavy blow to physical media as Rockstar Games reportedly abandons disc production, report says

Rockstar Games has decided not to produce physical discs for GTA VI, marking a significant shift towards digital-only ...
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Xbox Reportedly Testing Feature Allowing You To Digitize Physical Discs

As we head further towards a digital only future, Xbox is reportedly working on a feature that will hasten the process.