r/PhysicalMediaMatters

Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! is turning 20 this August. After seeing the success of Warner Bros.' complete series sets of Cartoon Network shows such as Regular Show and The Powerpuff Girls, I think Lionsgate (who acquired Wubbzy owner Starz in 2016) should release the entirety of the show on DVD and Blu-ray this year, including both seasons, "Wubbzy's Big Movie!" and "Wubb Idol." Lionsgate released Starz's two Hellboy animated films (Sword of Storms and Blood and Iron) on 4K in 2019 to promote the theatrical release of the 2019 Hellboy movie (both films were produced by Film Roman, Starz's animation studio, who also produced Wubbzy). Lionsgate also released the entire 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series on DVD in 2012, so it would be a good idea for them to do the same thing with Wubbzy.

This question is being posted to understand, not to attack anyone.

I’m sure most people here know what I’m referring to, but just in case, I’m talking about PlayStation not doing physical disc anymore after 2028.

I’ll be the first to admit, I’ve bought a lot of digital copies over the last few years(yes, I’m aware that I’m part of the problem). I’m still concerned with this move despite that.

I know companies in the past have admitted to hiring accounts and to using bots to change narratives to favor their company. I’m not saying Sony has done this as there is no proof of such. BUT if that’s not the case, why are so many here fighting against those that want to keep physical discs being made? What do you have to gain from this?

This isn’t a situation where we’re having to choose one or the other. Digital will continue to be a thing whether they still sells discs or not. Those of you that play only digital games will lose NOTHING if Sony changes its mind. If people boycott, it costs you NOTHING(unless you work for Sony).

Some of you have literally been attacking anyone that says they’re upset with the situation. Unless you work for Sony, I see literally no reason for this. So I’m asking again, why?

PS. I made this post for r/playstation and got immediately deleted. But as we’re going through this, I feel this is something we all need to start asking, hence I’m posting this here.

I don't want anyone commenting on this post that "this is just performative activism and doesn't accomplish anything". It's better than nothing and is a good add on to other actions. If you are not actively doing anything yourself to solve this issue, then you don't have a right to say "this accomplishes nothing" if you are doing nothing yourself. And if you are doing something, please point us in the direction of what you think will be more effective instead of just saying "this won't solve anything". You are not being helpful

Jez corden(Mostly paraphrasing):

Last I heard Project Helix was never supposed to have a disc drive. However, Tom Warren put in an article when he was writing about this, that currently nothing has been decided for Helix. Things had been decided previously, however, Tom had more up to date information. They(Microsoft/Xbox) are now are seeing what might be possible about Helix in regards to discs.

The backlash has been palpable and Tom Warren is right here, because I read what he wrote and was like "huh, that isn't what I heard last time." So I went and tried to update my information, and it does seem like indeed, they are trying to figure out what they can do here before they fully commit to the death of physical media.