First of all, I want to say that I’m starting something new on my blog to add more personality to it. I’m going to try to write more personal blog posts and share my opinions on different topics. This time, it’s all about physical media.

Physical media includes VHS tapes, DVDs, CDs, magazines, and books. But my favorite types of physical media are DVDs and CDs.

Streaming versus Physical Media

When I was growing up, we still had VHS tapes and later moved on to DVDs. I loved going to the store and renting a DVD for the holidays. It was something we did every single year. Everyone could pick one or two movies, and then we would watch them together. I loved it. It was exciting.

Then, eventually, illegal downloads became a thing, and slowly streaming became more popular. These days, streaming is huge. When it was still up-and-coming, I was pretty excited because I thought it meant having easier access to a lot of movies and music. I mean, I’m even listening to Spotify right now while writing this (without a subscription).

But over the last couple of years, I have become more critical of streaming services. First of all, there are so many platforms, and it can feel overwhelming. If you want a subscription to all of them, you have to pay a lot of money every single month. I have only had Netflix, for the record, but even with Netflix, I have my issues.

When you want to watch a certain movie, it’s possible that it isn’t available on the platform at that moment. They can also remove certain titles whenever they want. You are paying to use the platform, but you don’t actually own anything.

The other day, I read the news about Sony and their decision to stop producing physical media. Everything will become digital, and they also removed a lot of movie titles. I even heard that, even though you paid for a certain movie, it could be removed and become unavailable. Paying for something digitally basically means that you still don’t own it.

With physical media, it’s completely different because you pay for it and then own it for the rest of your life. They can’t take it away from you. That is why physical media is top-tier. And that is why I started my physical media collection, which includes DVDs and CDs.

Physical Media is Fun

Remember when I said that I loved going to the store and finding a DVD to watch? Well, I get that same feeling again from buying and owning DVDs. Streaming movies was cool at first, but now it doesn’t excite me anymore. Physical media is more fun because you can actually hold it, look at it, and it’s so much fun to add more items to your collection.

I love going to thrift stores and finding something special. The other day, I went to a thrift store and found a lot of amazing DVDs that I love. (You can watch my physical media haul down below.) Sure, sometimes you don’t find anything at all, but when you do find something, it feels amazing.

Plus, if I want to listen to music right now, I just have to turn on my CD player, and that’s it. I don’t have to use my phone or laptop to play music anymore, which is great since I’m trying to reduce my screen time. And there are so many reasons to go back to physical media.

How do you feel about physical media? Or do you still prefer streaming services?

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Two weeks ago, I got the game Pokopia for my Switch 2, and I immediately started playing. Before that, I mostly played Animal Crossing, as it was my go-to cozy game. I’m not even lying when I say I’m addicted to Pokopia. I’m completely obsessed and enjoying every single minute of it. So, if you’re still not sure whether you should buy and play this game, I’ll give you a few reasons.

Reasons to Play Pokopia

1. It is super cozy
   I’m the kind of person who loves cozy games. I grew up playing The Sims for hours, and now the only games I play are Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Animal Crossing, and Pokopia. I love walking around and completing small tasks that require almost no effort. I can just take it slow. If you love cozy games too, this is the perfect game for you. You can even play mini-games with your Pokémon. You can jump rope with Bulbasaur or play hide-and-seek.
   
2. Pokémon
   If you love Pokémon, you’re going to love this game as well. I haven’t found all the Pokémon yet, but according to Google, there are over 300 Pokémon you can discover across different areas. Some of them are super cute, while others have special abilities that they can teach you or use to help you.
   
3. It is HUGE
   The moment I started playing Pokopia, I entered the first area and already thought it was big. It was much bigger than Animal Crossing. But then I started exploring, climbing mountains, and suddenly realized how massive it actually was, and that was only the beginning. Soon, you discover gates that lead to other areas, and those are just as big. I love how huge this world is.
   
4. There is so much to do
   I’ve only played for a couple of hours so far, and I’m already a bit overwhelmed, in a good way, by how much there is to do. Of course, you have daily tasks, but at the beginning, you also follow a storyline and complete bigger objectives. You need to raise your environment level, but you can also demolish things and rebuild them. The options are endless, which means you can easily play this game for hours or even weeks without getting bored.
   
5. You can build everything you want
   At the start, you can only do a few things, but the more you play and complete tasks, the more options unlock. You’ll discover more recipes for paths and bricks that you can use to build roads and houses. You can create a beautiful home for your Ditto, your Pokémon, or even build an entire town or city. The possibilities are basically endless.
   
   A lot more interaction than Animal Crossing
6. Sometimes I felt like Animal Crossing was a bit limited when it came to conversations with villagers. But Pokopia feels very different. There’s a lot more dialogue and interaction. Of course, I’m still at the beginning and haven’t completed the storyline yet, but my first impression is really positive.

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