Gaming has always been more than just entertainment to me. It has been a connection to memories, friendships, creativity, and experiences that have stayed with me for years. As someone who grew up experiencing different generations of gaming, I believe that physical games represent something incredibly important: the ability to truly own what we purchase.

The presence of a disc on a shelf is more than just a collectible; it’s a reminder that we have a piece of gaming history that cannot simply vanish if a digital store closes, a license expires, or a company decides to change direction. This is why physical game discs are so significant. They embody ownership, freedom, and are a crucial part of preserving gaming history.

However, with the push towards digital downloads and cloud gaming, there is a looming threat to the future of physical media and, consequently, our ownership rights. If physical game media becomes obsolete, we'll lose more than just the ability to collect; we'll lose the power to truly own the games we buy, share them with friends, trade them, or lend them, and play them at our convenience without having to rely entirely on digital stores, subscriptions, or a stable internet connection.

Statistics show that digital game sales have overtaken physical sales worldwide, with digital now making up over 85% of total game sales in some markets. This shift is driven by convenience, but it also means relinquishing our control over our purchased content, buying into a model where what we 'own' can be altered or taken away at any time by service providers.

This petition calls upon PlayStation, Xbox, Rockstar Games, and the wider gaming industry to ensure that physical game releases continue alongside digital ones. By doing this, we preserve consumer rights and gaming history. It's crucial that the industry recognizes the importance of preservation and ownership by supporting physical media alongside digital advancements.

Let’s stand together as gamers to protect our rights and the future of physical games. Our cultural heritage depends on it. Sign this petition to show your support for keeping physical games alive and safeguarding our ownership and preservation rights.