it's easier to wait like 5 minutes for files to transfer than to maintain a whole wireless streaming setup. i think of it like walking over to the video rental store lol
theaters are keeping the good movies longer before they go to streaming, partially because the movie studios are having cashflow issues and theaters are a great way to ...... (checks notes)..... make money!
I think the sooner thing that will happen is that handhelds like the Ayn Odin will come with Linux instead of Android, and then Proton will work, giving you all the Steam games (where there's a very active community.)Some people have gotten it working, but I'm hoping this becomes the norm.https://retrogamecorps.com/2025/03/03/linux-on-the-odin-2-rocknix-guide/
I feel like this has more to do with people craving a theatrical experience, plus streaming movies kind of suck lately (more than Spiderman in particular being such a good movie)
Titanfall 2. really scratched that Halo itch that modern Halo does not