Digital Vs Physical … and Why Preservation Matters ft The Gaming Resume

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This week on The Gaming Duo, Kelvin is out on vacation, so Rob is joined by special guest Onix from The Gaming Resume for a deep dive into one of gaming’s biggest questions right now — do we actually own our games anymore?

From the decline of physical media to the rise of digital libraries and cloud gaming, we break down what “ownership” really means in 2025. Are discs becoming collector’s items? Is convenience killing preservation? And what happens to your games when servers shut down?

We also discuss:

• The shift from physical to digital and what it means for gamers

• Subscription services like Game Pass and the “rent vs. own” debate

• The growing problem of game preservation

• Who’s doing it right when it comes to protecting gaming history

All that and more on this week’s episode of The Gaming Duo — where friendships are built through gaming.

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