Creative Opinions: Physical Vs Digital

HMV and Blockbuster both collapsed in on themselves about a week ago leaving both music and movie-lovers feeling slightly lost. Where will they peruse the latest releases or pay a mere £3 for a DVD? Where will they find a deal as fab as the infamous '2 for £10' or such a relentlessly massive collection of headphones? Happy memories playing video games with complete strangers may fade and future generations could be at risk of never knowing what a 'CD' is... but does it really matter? Has the digital age finally taken over, wiping out all things physical in the process? Are Waterstones, and books in general, next to drop dead? Or will people rediscover the value in something you can wrap your arms around and hold dear to your heart, triggering a resurgence of independant stores? HCTV asked eight media-savvy individuals to exchange their opinions...

Mr Stream's delicious combo - 'Space, Snakes & Sonic'

That's a high scoring Tony Hawk's-style combo, by the way. If you've never heard of Mr Stream before now you're certainly in for a big surprise, especially if you enjoy some funky music once in a while, as well as a go on some classic Sonic the Hedgehog games. He's said that he "woke up one day and thought 'why not remix some videogame tunes?'" - he hasn't slept since, producing a ridiculously ear-gasm worthy back catalogue of head-boppingly brilliant remixed tracks, most of which are Sonic-themed.

Have a listen to his latest, and apparently final release (quick - someone start a petition or something!), which brings together three of your favourite things: Farscape, Metal Gear Solid and of course, Sonic the freakin' Hedgehog. You'll wonder if you've died and gone to heaven. Truth is, you'll have messed your pants and your ear drums will have burst because the volume's up and it's set to repeat. Pop it on your iPod, right next to the HCTV Podcasts!