r/NoPhysicalNoMoney

Be it albums, movies, shows, or games with no disc release, has anyone considered compiling a list to check back on from time to time? I've got one I check now and then. I'll give you some TV show titles as examples:

All of Us Are Dead (12 episodes)
Lost in Space (Netflix remake, S2-3)
Stranger Things (S3-5)
Sweet Home (all 3 seasons)
The Umbrella Academy (S3-4)

I figure if there's enough demand, your favorite album, movie, show, or game might get a disc release later on. Wha'cha think?

This announcement is scary to me as Sony has always been at the front of media production. They helped develop DVDs and Blu-Rays. So if the industry sees them saying that the future is all digital for their gaming, how long will it take for them to start mulling over the idea for movies?

Sony handles disc production for the movies of multiple studios. What if they convince Disney’s people that physical releases of films aren’t worth it anymore?? Suddenly I can’t pick up anything Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm, 20th, or Searchlight!

Physical media sales for film have been pretty decent in the recent years still, but they’re less than what they used to be prior to 2020. A move like Sony’s (if they truly follow through) could be blood in the water for all these greedy corporations.

I hope I’m wrong. I hope Sony gets cold feet if the protesting is loud enough. And I hope that other media companies recognize this as a stupid move rather than as an example to follow.

I'm 35. I've been collecting games since the PS1 era. This hobby has bought me so much joy since I was a little boy. Its got me through some dark times too.

Nothing really replaces the excitement of going to my local game stores on a saturday morning and having a browse and hopefully picking up a new game. Its part of my life.

How long can my local indie store stay afloat if nobody makes new physical games?

My wife and I are trying for a baby and I was looking forward to sharing this hobby with him or her.

Fuck you sony and all you other greedy game corporations who don't give a damn about the human cost of your awful descisions.

I'm heartbroken.

The announcement that Sony is going all digital really saddens me. They’re basically taking away a huge part of what makes gaming fun for me: collecting games.

Hey everyone! I'm u/ifilgood, a founding moderator of r/NoPhysicalNoMoney.

This is our new home for all things related to active preservation of physical media, whether it is music, films or video games. If that means boycotting streaming platforms and other digital markets, then so be it!

This community's goal is to make our preoccupations heard by corporations. Consumers have the upper hand, because consumers have the money. We just need to be aware of our power. We share. We recycle. We care.

This community is also supportive of artists and industry workers. Your creation is important, and we are with you.

What to Post
Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. What actions have you done for the benefit of consumers? What industries need to be supported? What legal battles have been won by consumers and/or artists against corporations that want to keep the leverage to themselves? Let us know. Open the discussion.

Community Vibe
We're all about being friendly, constructive, and inclusive. Let's build a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing and connecting.

How to Get Started

1. Introduce yourself in the comments below.
2. Post something today! Even a simple question can spark a great conversation.
3. If you know someone who would love this community, invite them to join.
4. Interested in helping out? We're always looking for new moderators, so feel free to reach out to me to apply.

Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Together, let's make r/NoPhysicalNoMoney heard.