The Hidden Cost Of An All Digital Media Future
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Mort celebrates his good friend Punky's store @HiddenGemVideoGames in Fountain Valley, CA as they turn 2 years old! But it's the realization that arrived as a result of the event that it's not just physical games we will lose...there's so much more.
10:04 - Reflections on the all digital future
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I will always cherish the memories I my parents taking me to toys r us to buy a new n64 game, or kb toys for an action figure. Little things that mean nothing in the moment mean so much as we get older
YES! I didn't even think of that - the whole thing of a parent taking their time to get you to the store and pick out the game with you. Those are memories that are HUGE!!
Another important part of physical video games is the memory/story you have of getting a physical video game. Last Thursday I bought Zelda Echoes of Wisdom with my girlfriend. We had to walk in the pouring rain for 20 minutes to get to our local mall. It was wet and depressing but that is a memory that we share together and we'll remember it for years to come. If we both bought the game digitally, there wouldn't be a story. When I look at my physical gaming collection, I pretty much have a memory of buying each one.
This is soooo true! I can point to any number of games on my shelf and recall the story of finding them.
Hey there Mort! New viewer here and wanted to say I truly appreciated the retrospective monologue of this particular video. It was both heartfelt, eloquent, and personal. Would love to see more of that from ya' in your future videos. Shoutout to my ChristXCore homies: Underoath and Living Sacrifice!
Yooooo - Living Sacrifice are amazing!
And thanks - a lot of the videos in my “Finish the Hunt” playlist have similar types of content if you’re hungry for more :)
Once again I'm going to point out the similarities between video game and comic book collecting. During the roaring 90s I worked at a comic shop. It provided a place for fans, mostly kids to talk about their favorite X-Men character with someone who actually knew who that character was. When I recommended a comic it was a real responsibility. I used to argue with one of our customers about the proper pronunciation of Magneto. He was pronouncing it correctly but I could tell he was enjoying talking about him. The next week he'd be back and we'd continue the argument!
I still live in the same town and have run into a handful of now adult former kid customers and they immediately remember me and say that those comic shop trips are among their fondest childhood memories.
I love this! I still have fond memories of walking into a now closed storefront called Games 4 Less and would spend a lot of time browsing their incredible inventory of games.
they want all digital so they can charge you 80 for a game that you cant sell when youre finished and they control the price. it wont make them anymore money though as people will just be buying less games
This as well - but that emotional piece is so huge.
I am always an advocate for hybrid content systems, digital content for convenience, but also providing physical media for pure ownership. I am all for streaming the latest anime, TV shows, and movies, but nothing beats owning a Blu-ray / DVD disc and being the sole owner of said media. You don't know when something can get taken off a streaming platform or digital game store and it happens constantly, which is unfair to the consumers.
With video games I almost always will buy physical games over digital. Heck, even for modern games like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth that released back in Feb for PS5, going to Best Buy on my lunch break and picking up my Deluxe Edition preorder felt so special to me.
I am pretty scared for the modern gaming industry future, but I really hope companies like Nintendo will continue to provide physical media for the foreseeable future. The Switch physical games actually still sell decently well, especially in places like Japan. So maybe not all hope is lost, but only time will tell. Whatever happens, I am happy to have physical retro games to fall back on, 100%!
Yes - and there are literally 1000's of physical copies to go around :) Loved this comment!
I remember seeing DC Talk at Parachute Music Festival here NZ in 95. Newsboys, Delirious, and Relient K were some of my favourites too.
LOVED Delirious!
I'm from nz too from naki. I remember seeing them too
Regardless it’s over, grab whatever you can before it’s too late. No company will continue to make physical games…maybe limited run/other indie publishers…but what will happen when only digital systems release…can’t put that limited run into a system that doesn’t have a disc drive or cart slot…
Much respect mort!
100%. The next 5 years will be interesting as the new future of media settles to more of the norm.
@@MortsGarage What’s scary is…will limited run/other companies continue to make physical copies when there isn’t a disc drive or cart slot…if so, that’s some messed up stuff!
Love the '68 jump scare ❤️
Long Live :)
Great to see Hidden Gem’s 2 year anniversary and really thoughtful conversation about Physical Media. Really amazing as always my friend.🎉
Appreciate you! Can't wait to start cracking on our swap meet video
good fight ministries .. "they sold their souls for rock n roll" is legit. honest. no joke. i love you Mort!! no satanic panic. just truth.
Love you back!
This video really shines a spotlight on the hidden pitfalls of an all-digital future! The points about losing true ownership of digital content and the potential disappearance of entire libraries are eye-opening. It's easy to overlook the importance of physical media, but like you said, it offers permanence and a way to preserve gaming history. It's crazy to think how much we rely on companies keeping servers active, and yet so much of what makes gaming special could disappear. It was awesome to make a little appearance in this video, too! and I'm glad creators like you are keeping this conversation alive! Thanks for another insightful video, Mort!" and also your content always inspires me to think critically about where the gaming industry is headed!" 🤠
Cheers Daniel!! Thanks for jumping on camera 😊
Again, criminally underrated channel. Such a well done, and thought out video. The message is important
Cheers :)
Well spoken as always Mr. Mort 🙏 when you trade human interaction for convenience, you’re losing much more than you’re gaining.
Great minds think alike Mega Mob
Well said, Mort. Love that you inspire us to think about our hobbies from new perspectives.
Appreciate this!
I’m cheap, I like buying a physical game at a discount. Growing up it was if you want something different you need to sell something old. I started at the 2600 and bought consoles through the years. My college years I stuck to the sell to buy. I miss my old systems and experiences. I’ve bought old and new systems and kept them, selling makes me sad. Digital means full price or other means and I’m not real happy about that thought.
Can relate
Recently beat the game Lost Legacy! Such a great game Mort you will definitely enjoy it.
I just finished downloading the updates and installing the disc! Can't wait to jump in :)
Really enjoyed that video Mort, in particular your commentary at the end. It’s very said to see physical media disappearing along with the places and people interactions that we loved because of it. Hoping we can keep physical media alive as long as possible.
Amen!
Word has it that you actually went backstage and met members of STRYPER! Carefully crafted legend or stone-cold fact? Some say Michael Sweet and Oz Fox still speak of that day in a bit of a hushed tone with a lump in their throat? Can you confirm?
FACT! Thanks to my Dad :)
As an 80s kid tuning in from New Zealand,swap meets don't really exist here. Second hand stores are the closest we have but the feeling of finding something you've been looking for in the wild is unbeatable. Your content is nothing short of excellent ,I hope the channel continues to grow & reach more eyeballs as you very much deserve it. From the other side of the world, peace!
@@Thedeadpixel17 thank you so much for stopping in!! The kind words mean so much. Cheers 👊
The company I work for has sent us back to the office 3 days a week. I'm in the minority of enjoying it. Why? The people. So many people to chat with and catch up with. If going into the office was optional, I'd still go, just to see who I'd run into.
YES!! For my personality type, it's essential for productivity
I don't like digital. I guess if i was always on the move it'll be good but i still but dvd and blu-rays.
Just had my first experience where this became an issue - we had a family party outside at a friends home to watch Inside Out 2. The movie buffered about 10 times during our viewing experience. Was noticeably distracting and made me wish we had a physical copy instead.
Very poignant end to the video, I love all forms of physical media + magazines and books. It will be a sad day when you can no longer buy it. Thanks for another great video ❤
Cheers 🙌
As we are losing physical spaces and our social media spaces have gone under scrutiny by employers and government agencies, are we losing our 3rd spaces?
Are there places left where we can be ourselves?
Bigger questions - I like the way your brain works!
So you say! Us introverts have missed nothing in your closing monologue 😂, still nice job!
Hahaha - fair point!
Lmao, even Sony said, stop crying, go buy the disc drive for it. I suppose you gotta make content some how
Hey, they’re not wrong. Also, crying rocks.
Mort, what type of containers are they using? I have been using the yellow costco bins and these seem better to display when you sell. It would save me time from taking the games out every time and then having to store everything back up.
I bought containers for target that fit DVD sized media perfectly
Oh man, as dramatic as it was to finally get my favorite game in the 80’s just listening to you speak about physical media brought a tear to my eyes, so real😢 it’s almost all gone
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I think in a way is up to us to keep certain things alive. As two people who work from home and enjoy many aspects of of online live. We constantly crave a more closer human connection. Retro gaming hasn’t only connected us to other people but it has even connected us to each other as a couple. The fact that we take this moments to play this games and have this times together is something we honestly love so much. We are now even trying to get into DnD and even thinking about hosting retro game nights. I think this community can keep physical media alive maybe not at the big consumerism level that it use to be but to some extent. Love the video mort you always hit some emotional strings in such a great way! ❤
Appreciate your comment and thoughtful words! You 2 are gems :)
This country is changing, the people are changing the new generation is missing out on a lot of what we experienced growing up but I'm glad there are people like you to show them what they missed. The Movies, the mall, Buying physical games at launch, we grew up at a great time, Great video Mort.
Thanks Manny - appreciate you as ever
I think a lot about the future of video games, because it's changing and it's changing fast. Recently I talked about the potential future for Sony that an IP like Astro Bot could represent and lead us towards, but it's not the future I actually foresee happening... I'll never forget the launch day of the Wii or some of my most favorite games. Physical media represents so much more than what could be outwardly misconstrued as some sort of fascination with capitalism or fanaticism. Looking at a cartridge or a case on my shelf brings back a flood of memories that scrolling through a storefront just simply doesn't do. My memories of 2020-2022 are a blur because interaction wasn't the same -- memories pre- and post-lockdown are much more vivid by comparison. And like you said, this is why I'll always support smaller stores in my local area like the one you discussed in your video. I'll remember those conversations I have and the friends I make at stores or conventions likely years from now. I'm never going to have a memory "of that one time this game went on sale 15% off on Steam," lol.
@@humblemudgames it’s true - the effects of it will be interesting to play out across media types - how will games, movies, and music feel in 5 years?
@@MortsGarage I worry about it quite a bit. The tiktokification of music, where only one part of the song is really a highlight for virality. The presumption many corporations have that AI will automatically make future creative products better. The ever-growing expansion of game bloat, exposure to ads, ragebait, etc to increase screen time and engagement. It's pretty wild. The works who are more authentic will shine more, arguably, but only because they stand in a sea of other works that don't have substance. We have to wade through that sea 🤷♂️
6:30 i recognize that Silent Planet shirt. Sick band!
LOVE THEM!!!
Do you know how happy it makes me that you mentioned the crucified! Got to see them at Cornerstone and it was amazing! did you listen to outer circle?
No on Outer Circle, but they were my first concert without parental supervision. Was amazing, and I still think Pillars of Humanity is an amazing thrash metal album
@@MortsGarage agreed! Outer circle was their frontman’s punk band . Used to play on g rock!
This is a sad reality and I hope that we keep on getting physical games
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I never bothered going physical with PS5, but with Switch it feels like almost everything is getting a digital release only and Physical is reserved for mostly AAA titles. And I just can't be bothered with LimitedRunGames. Having to wait several months, or even a year or more for a game that's already been out for weeks digitally is just crazy to me.
Even Capcom can't release certain physical games day one anymore. That Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection came out almost a couple of weeks ago, yet the physical version is landing sometime in Nov. So many gamers are going to be double dipping. Spending 2x the amount for one single game, and these companies just love it. :P Nintendo's guilty of this practice too, with Pikmin 1&2HD.
Yup - and I didn’t realize that collection was already here….
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Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection released Digitally on Sept 12, and the physical version is landing on Nov 22. That's just over 2 months. Rule of thumb, for me personally, if they can't release a physical copy for said game the same day as the digital release, or if it's just one or maybe 2 weeks later, than I'm out.
Mort friends games and discounts can’t go wrong
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Bill Haverchuck is my hero. This hit the feels my guy. ❤
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Currently playing Command and Conquer on N64 and its honestly such a great way to game and much more enjoyable in my opinion. No online fees and no trolls and i can pause the game whenever i want 😂 Physical media forever. Ever play it Mort? Edit: just wana say your videos are so much fun to watch. This ending was brilliant...gript 😳
Just booted the original Warcraft 3 on my laptop and loving every minute of it. Command and Conquer was another big one in my childhood. Enjoy!
@@shanebakhtavar-suber3449 these style of games have ya so focused too. Really fun to play. Il check that one out thanks 🤘🏻
I have it but never got into RTS. I do intend to play it though! Thanks for the kind words and recommendation
Well said, Mort! Great video!
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Make Game Crazy Great Again
YES!!
When everything becomes digital it is time to go all in on PC.
I’m hearing that a lot!
Nintendo & PC that is. :P
Might want to throw the Quest 3 in there as well!
Great way to end the video!
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Good video, man 👍👍👍
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blink twice if you need help, Noah
Wait till you see the swap meet video that precedes the event. You'll understand why he is a bit speechless
I concur. Daniel does look pretty fn cool!
Yes!! He’s quite the legend. Love that dude 🙌
Ask twistid if his job is hiring he’s in every single video on The west coast meanwhile I haven’t gone to a thrift store or flea market in a year
We need you back out on the hunt!
@@MortsGarageGabbo is actually going to sell me one of his games from his NES collection because he heard it was one of my top three childhood games. There is nothing over here in Massachusetts so I have to rely on all of you. Awesome UA-camrs to get stuff that I need lol.
13:11 it’s Ricky!!
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