It's not surprising that Google would give its puck-shaped player the chop, though, and it's not just because the gadget is a year and a half old. Simply speaking, there isn't as much need for the Nexus Player to exist these days. There are many more Android TV and Google Cast devices hitting the market this year, and Chromecast has arguably done a better job of bringing Google's vision into the living room. We wouldn't rule out a sequel, but there isn't as much pressure to create one as there was a couple of years ago.