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Physical media week
Don’t throw away those old DVDs just yet.
The bright promise of streaming and digital stores has given way to a darker reality: we rarely have ownership over the art we love, and much is getting lost in the process. Only a fraction of movies released over the last century are available on streaming services, while a staggering 90 percent of classic video games are considered “critically endangered” by archivists. In this special issue, The Verge will explore how physical media factors into this and its importance in keeping art alive and accessible.
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