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At last, some good news for Blu-ray fans as one manufacturer U-turns on exiting the market " but there's a catch
8+ hour, 18+ min ago (338+ words) Japanese manufacturer Buffalo will carry on making Blu-ray drives " for now Fans of Blu-rays have suffered relentless waves of bad news lately, the latest being that Sony's next Play Station will likely be an all-digital affair with no disc drive…...
Oscar Winning Drama Erin Brockovich Starring Julia Roberts Is Available In 4k
8+ hour, 40+ min ago (185+ words) Oscar winning drama Erin Brockovich (2000) is available to watch in 4k on Ultra HD Blu-ray and Digital 4k UHD. The 2-disc edition released in 2025 celebrated the film's anniversary, and includes copies of the film on 4k Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and Digital. On 4k Blu-ray and…...
Sony Once Again Proves You Don't Own Digital Media
7+ hour, 7+ min ago (403+ words) Jennifer Asencio is a contributing writer on Giant Freakin Robot. She grew up in movie household where classics like Gunga Din and Seven Samurai were part of appreciating the arts. The day she discovered Akira Kurosawa was only matched by…...
I'm Really Not Sure How I Feel About Sony Killing Physical Media
7+ hour, 30+ min ago (1134+ words) Picking a side is easy, right? As you're no doubt aware, Sony has caused quite a kerfuffle with the announcement that it is ending the production of physical media for its Play Station 5 console in 2028, and intends to make its…...
Japanese firm reverses Blu-ray drive exit after securing parts, but prices jump up to 51% and supplies are limited
11+ hour, 15+ min ago (28+ words) Buffalo announced in February that the three portable USB-connected Blu-ray drives it makes would be withdrawn from sale in July " the memorably named BRXLPT6 U3 E, BRXLPTV63 B, and. .....
Why DVDs Are Dying - Most Cord Cutters Still Don't Use Them
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (243+ words) Several practical advantages still make DVDs and Blu-rays worth considering for cord cutters who want to supplement their streaming setup. Owning physical copies guarantees permanent access to favorite titles without the uncertainty of licensing expirations or sudden removals from digital…...
After Sony announces its sunsetting Play Station discs, Hideo Kojima shares a warning about physical media_ "What is happening to video games in 2028 might also happen to movies"
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (536+ words) Hideo Kojima has spoken out about the importance of physical media After the news that Sony will be sunsetting Play Station discs, Hideo Kojima has spoken out on the importance of physical media. "Since production is ending in 2028, this is…...
DVD Vs. Blu-Ray: What's The Difference? - BGR
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (630+ words) DVD Vs. Blu-Ray: What's The Difference? bgr. com DVD Vs. Blu-Ray: What's The Difference? Physical media has largely been replaced with digital alternatives now. Streaming services dominate the movie and television markets, while platforms such as Steam or console-specific e-stores…...
The Best 4k Blu-ray Players In 2026, Ranked
3+ day, 23+ min ago (343+ words) What are the best 4k Blu-ray Disc players in 2026? Which electronics companies manufacture 4k Blu-ray players? Do all 4k Blu-ray players play Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR10+? Here is a ranking of the best Ultra HD Blu-ray players currently available from Panasonic, and Sony. When…...
Hideo Kojima Is Worried Movies Could Go The Way Of Play Station's Video Games
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (289+ words) Is it really the end of the line for video game discs? Hideo Kojima has chimed in on Play Station's decision to stop making physical disc games, and he's not with Sony on this one. As translated by Genki_JPN, he said…...