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Being a gamer comes with many side hobbies other than the obvious of playing the games. Anybody could also become a collector in a sense, without even noticing it, by purchasing physical games! No matter how you like to enjoy playing video games, one thing is for sure: you will not be alone, whether you are a fan of purchasing your games in digital form or physical form. We are now seeing a shift in how consumers buy their games, and digital form is starting to become the new normal.
Why Are Physical Games Becoming Obsolete?
When the production of physical DVDs for movies and CDs for music albums started to end, it was only a matter of time before the gaming industry also started to shift from physical games to digital. As technology continues to progress and evolve, so does the way that we enjoy media. When it comes to movies, we had VCRs, then we graduated to DVD players for our movies. The way we consumed music (excluding listening to the radio stations) was with CD players. Now, everything, including video games, is becoming digital/streamlined.
For us as gamers, it may not be the biggest deal that purchasing games in digital form is soaring now, yet the developers and manufacturers could be seeing positive news on their end. Since it is easier for them to distribute games digitally, that cuts down the cost of producing the CDs and cartridges we have come to love over the years.
Nostalgic Memories of Physical Games
Being able to purchase games in their physical forms can be a nostalgic hobby that many veteran gamers grew up enjoying. Whether it was in cartridge form or CD, buying a physical game included memories of collecting the cases, reading the booklets, and/or covers that they came with. It was fun being able to organize the gaming library at home on a shelf or in a box (whatever worked for you).
What are your thoughts on the way video games are becoming more digital and less physical? Will you miss the memories of collecting the game cases and covers? Which form of video games do you prefer, digital or physical? One thing is for sure: it will be a bit easier to organize the games digitally compared to physical copies. Instead of collecting many cases, we will now be collecting memory cards/hard drives instead to store our game on.
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Things are moving fast for Martin Necas, maybe a little too fast. After being part of the high-profile deal that sent Mikko Rantanen out of Colorado, Necas may already be eyeing the exit himself. According to multiple reports, including from NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the talented Czech forward isn’t feeling settled in Denver. "There was a sense Necas wasn’t overly thrilled with his experience in Colorado and that he wants to explore other options," Friedman noted during a recent segment. His comments came on the heels of Colorado’s decision to ship Rantanen to the Hurricanes, only to flip him to Dallas in a sign-and-trade. That deal brought back Jack Drury and Necas — but the Avalanche may not be finished dealing. Bruins already linked to Rantanen, could Necas be next? Boston had reportedly kept tabs on Rantanen before he was moved. Although they missed out on the star winger, Necas might give them a second shot at a top-line Czech forward, and this time, it could be an even better fit. Necas and Bruins star David Pastrnak already have history. They played together during the IIHF World Championship and sparked instant chemistry, feeding off each other’s speed and puck instincts. He’s played with Pastrnak/Zacha at the Worlds and is a speedy, consistent scorer. Sweeney needs to be aggressive for Bruins to return to contention With the Bruins in transition following the trades of Brad Marchand and Charlie Coyle, GM Don Sweeney is under pressure to retool the roster. Scoring depth is a concern, and Necas, at 25 years old, fits both the short- and long-term needs of a team looking to stay competitive. He’s fast, skilled and comfortable on either wing. More importantly, he doesn’t shy away from big moments, something Boston has lacked in the postseason since Patrice Bergeron’s retirement. If the Avalanche truly sense hesitation in contract talks, Sweeney should pounce. Colorado has already shown a willingness to move top-six talent to avoid drawn-out negotiations. A potential top-line trio waiting to be unlocked Necas tallied 24 goals and 53 points last season with Carolina. His time in Colorado hasn’t gained traction, not yet, but that could change in Boston. Placing him alongside Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha, two fellow Czechs he’s played with before, could form one of the league’s most cohesive lines. There’s a familiarity and rhythm between them that doesn’t need much time to develop. And in a league where speed, timing and chemistry are everything, that matters more than ever.
Braves designate veteran pitcher for assignment hours after stunning collapse
The Braves are shaking up their bullpen after a heartbreaking loss. David O’Brien of The Athletic reports that the club is going to select right-hander Craig Kimbrel and recall left-hander Dylan Dodd. In corresponding moves, right-hander Daysbel Hernández will land on the 15-day injured list, while righty Scott Blewett will be designated for assignment. The Kimbrel move was reported earlier Thursday. Blewett unfortunately lived up to his name, leading to a deluge of social media jokes at his expense. Atlanta was leading Thursday afternoon’s game against Arizona 9-3 through seven innings. Blewett was put into the game in the eighth and allowed one run, making it 9-4. Atlanta got that run back in the bottom of the eighth, making it 10-4. Blewett was sent back out for the ninth with a six-run lead to protect and three outs to get. He struck out the first batter he faced but the next four reached. With the score having narrowed to 10-7, Atlanta went to closer Raisel Iglesias to get the final two outs. Unfortunately, he allowed Arizona to take an 11-10 lead before getting out of the inning. Atlanta couldn’t score in the bottom of the ninth to stay alive. It was a heartbreaking loss in what has already been a rough stretch for the club. It was their fourth straight L and they are now 3-11 in their past 14 contests. Their overall record is 27-34, putting them behind all the other National League contenders in the standings. Blewett was charged with five earned runs in an inning and a third in today’s dagger. Blewett, 29, is out of options. That’s led him to bounce around the league. He started the season with the Twins on a minor league deal and was added to that club’s roster for a few days in April before getting designated for assignment. He was then claimed off waivers by the Orioles, though that club also designated him for assignment a few days later. That led him to Atlanta on a cash deal. He had a pretty decent run prior to today’s unpleasantness. Between those three clubs, he came into today with 24 innings and a 2.25 earned run average. His 22.8% strikeout rate and 8.9% walk rate were both around league average while his 58.5% ground ball rate was quite strong. The ERA climbed to 3.91 after today’s game but it’s been a solid season overall. But since he’s out of options and the club is looking to shake things up by adding Kimbrel, a 40-man roster spot was needed, so Blewett heads into DFA limbo. That can last as long as a week but the waiver process takes 48 hours, meaning Atlanta could take as long as five days to explore trade interest. Though he’s out of options, he’s still in his pre-arbitration seasons, meaning he’s cheap. As mentioned, he’s been having a good year, today’s results notwithstanding. As for Hernández, it’s unclear exactly what his injury is but he departed yesterday’s game and appeared to be in discomfort. More information should be revealed when he is officially placed on the injured list.
Warriors 'very likely' to make head-scratching decision on Jonathan Kuminga
The Golden State Warriors enter the 2025 offseason with a clear need to improve their roster. Steve Kerr's team has solid depth, but lacks a legitimate big man and some additional ball-handling off the bench. However, before Mike Dunleavy Jr. can begin upgrading the current rotation, he must deal with Jonathan Kuminga's impending free agency. Interestingly, recent reporting has hinted at Kuminga's potential exit from the Bay Area. After all, he's struggled to earn a sustainable spot in the rotation and has been overlooked in big games. Yet, according to Warriors insider Monte Poole, the franchise is now "very likely" to keep the former lottery pick beyond this summer. "The scuttlebutt around the NBA is that the Warriors will very likely find a way to hang onto JK," Poole said. "It doesn't mean he's going to be a long-term answer. They can just move him later." Keeping Kuminga would be a head-scratcher for the Warriors. Steve Kerr recently admitted that he's struggled to find a role for the explosive forward in his rotation. "I've been asked to win," Kerr said in a recent episode of "The TK Show" podcast. "Right now, he's not a guy who I can say that I'm going to play 38 minutes with the roster that we have...Doesn't mean he's not a really good player. Doesn't mean he's not talented. It just means the fit. And with the roster that we have, it's tricky." If Kuminga doesn't have a defined role with the Warriors next season, keeping him around is borderline malpractice. Golden State needs upgrades at other spots on the floor. Just as importantly, Kuminga needs minutes to develop his game. The Warriors risk a player's future over their inability to pick a lane. Other young stars will take note of Kuminga's plight, which could hurt the franchise when looking for cost-controlled undrafted talent in future years. The Warriors should listen if other teams around the league produce viable sign-and-trade offers for Kuminga. The goal is to win a championship. Spending money on a player Kerr doesn't fully trust is nonsensical, especially as re-signing Kuminga could limit the team's flexibility in the free agent and trade market this summer. The Warriors need to have a plan and execute it. Right now, it feels like they're still trying to figure out the best path forward. And for a team with dreams of contending next season, that doesn't bode well.
Aaron Rodgers' decision is bad news for one other veteran QB
Aaron Rodgers has reportedly made the unsurprising decision to agree to a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and there is one other veteran quarterback who may not have wanted to see that happen. Mason Rudolph was the only other viable starting quarterback option on Pittsburgh's roster before the team got a commitment from Rodgers. As Rodgers weighed his future over the last two months, there were rumblings that the Steelers viewed Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins as their backup plan for the four-time NFL MVP. Some questioned whether the Steelers actually had interest in Cousins, but none of that matters now. The Steelers have their quarterback, and Cousins remains No. 2 on the depth chart in Atlanta. Cousins lost his starting job to Michael Penix Jr. just months after the four-time Pro Bowler signed a four-year, $180M deal with the Falcons. It goes without saying that Atlanta is open to trading Cousins, but the 36-year-old's contract situation has made facilitating a deal almost impossible. The Cleveland Browns are another team that was at one point viewed as a Cousins suitor. A recent report speculated that the Browns could still have interest even after drafting both Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, though that seems unlikely. A lot can change between now and the start of the season. There will always be a chance that an injury to a quarterback could increase the demand for Cousins, which is why the Falcons will continue to be patient. Cousins finished with 3,508 passing yards, 18 touchdowns and an NFL-worst 16 interceptions last season. He is probably better than some current starting quarterbacks, but he may not attract legitimate interest unless he is cut by Atlanta. Barring an unexpected change, Cousins might now be locked into the role of highly paid backup as the Steelers are no longer in the market for a starter.
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