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Ladies and gentlemen, it is time for a rare one! Indeed, it is I, Matty, and I shall be tickling your ears across the airwaves in a solo venture here from Paris. Today, I dive into the post-Gamescom fallout in what has been an eventful trip for Xbox. For starters, BBC News briefly spoke with Asha Sharma and managed to snag a few answers from her on everything from Helix's "family of devices" to Halo getting some more focus over time. Most interestingly to me was her approach to physical games versus Sony's recent statement on how "reasonable consumers" know they don't own their digital games. Naturally as a game collector, I'm very interested to see where Xbox's disc-to-digital program goes. If this is the starting point, or "step one" as they've put it, then I can imagine great things arriving down the stretch. The question is: what does this mean for physical releases? Is it possible that Xbox pulls out limited runs of their games following the launch? I discuss that, plus Asha's thoughts on Xbox's approach to exclusivity which say more than I think most are considering! Beyond that, we dive into Fable's story length, Xbox's ambitious movie deal, my experience with State Of Decay 3, and (somehow) a whole lot more. Enjoy! Sign up with code DEFININGDUKE at DraftKings! Spend $5 to get $200 in rewards within 21 days Timestamps:Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00:00 - Intro0:13:58 - State Of Decay 3 release plans0:30:11 - Double Fine's Game Jam Kickstarter0:41:00 - Xbox's Ambitious Movie Deal0:51:59 - DOOM's DLC Crunch Story0:59:11 - Thoughts on GTA 6's Gameplay Reveal1:09:43 - Star Wars: Zero Company Devs Furloughed Ahead Of Launch1:15:39 - A Motive's Iron Man Game Confirmed1:54:05 - What I'm Playing2:17:25 - Asha Sharma's comments on Helix, Physical Media, and Halo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Xbox is testing a new feature that lets players turn supported physical Xbox games into digital entitlements - but what does that mean for physical game ownership? We break down how the new disc-to-digital system works, Xbox's upcoming monthly limits for cloud gaming, and the new option to buy cloud gaming time without Game Pass. Plus, PlayStation is launching free ad-supported live TV on PS5, and this week's Video Game Fun Fact dives into some of the weirdest licensed spinoffs ever released on the Game Boy Advance.
During Gamescom 2026, Danny Peña sat down with Michael Yum, CEO and co-founder of PM Studios, to chat about publishing, supporting indie games, and bringing back The Wolf Among Us 2. Michael discusses what PM Studios looks for in developer partnerships, why physical game preservation and collectors' editions matter, and how their new platform, PANEX, aims to unite PlayStation, Nintendo, and Xbox gamers.
0:00 - Intro03:20 - AJ's Ceiling Collapse09:40 - Escaping Wonderland11:00 - Sonic Games Debate15:00 - Little Nightmares VR17:15 - Thief VR & Tomb Raider19:00 - New Top 25 List?21:30 - Paranormal Activity Delisted25:30 - Into the Radius 2 Announced28:50 - Into the Radius 2 Co-op32:15 - Into the Radius 2 Features39:50 - PSVR2 Features & Native 90 FPS41:15 - Performance vs. Quality Mode44:25 - Co-op Coming Q4 202646:00 - PSVR2's Upcoming Games49:50 - Bigger PSVR2 Surprises Coming?50:50 - Top 25 & Upcoming Games Lists53:30 - Crazy Taxi VR Campaign56:15 - PlayStation Blackout59:20 - PS6 Boycott?1:05:40 - Physical Games vs. Digital Ownership1:12:05 - New Console Competition?1:15:30 - 90 FPS Poll Results1:16:00 - Community Top 25 Vote1:18:00 - Digital Rights & PlayStation Monopoly1:20:00 - 4 Minute Challenge1:25:35 - Wrap Up - Member Show
Is physical game collecting making a comeback, or is it becoming a thing of the past? This week on the Boss Rush Gamescast, Stoy Jovic, Sofi Beyen, and Stephanie Klimov discuss everything from the end of the World Cup to the games they've been playing, including Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, Final Fantasy Tactics, Palworld, and Mouse P.I. for Hire. They also share their latest gaming pickups, including the new Steam Machine, retro PlayStation 2 classics, and a Polymega Remix, before diving into the future of physical media, retro game preservation, streaming, and the creators who inspire them.
Welcome to episode #287 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!In this episode, we start off with the continuing discussion around Sony's move to end physical disc manufacturing and sales starting in 2028, and the continued backlash they have received from this. What we felt was maybe something that would blow over with time has grown into a massive movement where players are banding together to show Sony they will not support them, especially after their lackluster response to the fan outrage. We give our thoughts on the power of the influence we have as consumers, and what potential changes we could see from Sony if people vote with their wallets and do not purchase the PS6. This leads into a bigger discussion about the future of console gaming, and what Microsoft and Sony will have to do to stop people from moving to PC. Finally, we close with our EWC recap, covering the biggest moments, and get into the insane rostermania that has already kicked off only days after the BO7 season has ended. What do you think about Sony's response to the backlash regarding their decision? Will players have enough influence to have Sony change their mind, or will players simply leave them for another platform? If you are on console, does this shift make you want to move to PC, or are you loyal to your console? Finally, did you watch EWC? What did you think of some of the amateur players that showed out, and will we see some of them in MW4? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.Join the Discord!https://discord.gg/XjBWUj4KtVFollow us:Twitter: @TheCODCasualsInstagram: @TheCODCasualsTikTok: @TheCODCasualsContact us:Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com
• Intro 0:00• Nintendo Reports 38.5% of Sales Are Physical 5:22• 5 Things We Learned About How the Switch 2 Is Doing 21:00• SteamBoy 32:45• The Backlog 37:15• Motherboards Are Going to Get More Expensive 43:03• Platinum Trophies Are Coming to Xbox 51:40• Black Ops 1 & 2 Are Outselling Halo on PlayStation 56:45• Halo: Campaign Evolved Had a Troubled Development 1:08:00• New PS5 Discs Will Warn About the Digital Future 1:13:30• Marvel's Wolverine Edition PS5 and DualSense Revealed 1:15:00• GTA VI Extended Look Coming to Netflix 1:20:21• Ganon Cast in Zelda Movie, With Sam Neill Also Joining the Cast 1:24:00• Take-Two Boss Defends the No-Disc Version of GTA 6 1:27:09• Aliens: Fireteam Elite's Cloud Version Shuts Down, Making the Game Unplayable 1:30:35• Battlefield 6 Player Gets Refund After 400 Hours of Playtime 1:34:00• Stop Killing Games Joins Lawsuit Against Sony 1:36:49• Tweet of the Week 1:38:34• Q&A 1:39:15✴️ PATREON https://www.patreon.com/cw/WULFFDENPodcastOriginally streamed on August 11, 2026
Marvel Tokon PC issues, Nintendo movie expansion, Sony physical‑media backlash, Microsoft disc‑support plans, and a Space Station Silicon Valley N64 review. Chapters: 00:00 — Episode preview 00:31 — Welcome & show intro 01:34 — John's recent pickups and gaming 05:14 — Ryan's LEGO pickup, Ori, and Guilty Gear Strive 10:50 — Marvel Tokon's PC launch problems 14:52 — Nintendo's expanding movie ambitions 22:21 — Sony, digital-only games, and physical media concerns 31:33 — Could Xbox preserve physical game support? 44:35 — Space Station Silicon Valley review 59:53 — Wrap-up John and Ryan break down another week of gaming news, starting with their recent video game pickups and what's been keeping them busy. From new finds to ongoing playthroughs, they warm up the episode with what's currently on their controllers. The news segment kicks off with Marvel Tokon stumbling to mixed Steam reviews as players call the PC port “miserable,” prompting a response from Arc System Works. The guys dig into what went wrong Next, they look at Nintendo's expanding entertainment strategy as the company plans to double down on movies following the Super Mario Bros. film's massive double‑billion success. They explore what franchises could be next and how this shift affects Nintendo's broader identity. The conversation then moves to Sony, where the CFO addresses criticism about PlayStation dropping physical games — though not very convincingly. John and Ryan unpack the messaging, the backlash, and what this means for collectors and retailers. They also discuss reports that Microsoft originally planned to continue disc support before the internal “Xbox reset,” adding another wrinkle to the ongoing physical‑vs‑digital debate. To wrap up the episode, the Inflation Deflation Game of the Week spotlights Space Station Silicon Valley on the Nintendo 64, as the duo revisits the quirky classic and evaluates its current market value. Find us on TheGameDeflators.com Twitter - www.twitter.com/GameDeflators Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheGameDeflators Instagram - www.instagram.com/thegamedeflators The views and opinions expressed on this channel are solely those of the author. The content within these recordings are property of their respective Designers, Writers, Creators, Owners, Organizations, Companies and Producers. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted. Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18
In today's Daily Fix:FF7 Remake Trilogy director Naoki Hamaguchi isn't a fan of Sony's decision to stop supporting physical PS5 discs. Speaking at FF14 Fan Fest, Hamaguchi said it would be, quote, "a real shame for that culture to disappear," referring to physical media in games. He also said he's pushed for a physical release of the upcoming Final Fantasy 7: Revelations, but Square Enix has not made a final decision yet. In other news, Xbox Game Pass games for August have been announced, and the trial for Gears of War: E-Day leads the pack. And finally, Amazon and Dave Bautista are reportedly in talks for the star to replace Ryan Hurst in the Gears of War live-action series. Hurst was injured earlier this year on set, and recovery will apparently take too long for them to wrap production on time (not to mention, child co-star Callum Vinson, who may age out of the role during Hurst's recovery).
The very definition of physical media, Chris Scullion and Jordan Middler are here to talk games.VGC: The Video Games Podcast brings you the latest stories and talking points in video games and console gaming, from Xbox to Playstation and every game in between. Subscribe for new podcasts every single week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Email your questions to the podcast here. Sony's decision to phase out PlayStation disc-based releases by 2028 has sparked debate about the future of physical games. This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the surprise announcement and how industry analyst Mat Piscatella doesn't expect Nintendo to follow suit. According to the Circana senior director, “Nintendo is going to be Nintendo,” arguing the company has a long history of making decisions independently of its competitors. While physical game sales have steadily declined in the U.S. for years, Nintendo continues to perform well at retail, driven by strong Switch 2 hardware and software sales. Even with the introduction of Game-Key Cards, Nintendo appears committed to maintaining a physical presence for the foreseeable future.Join our Communities:Join the Boss Rush Network Community Discord. Join the Boss Rush Network Facebook Group.Follow Nintendo Pow Block on Social Media: Nintendo Pow Block Podcast: X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, FacebookYouTube, Twitch.TVFollow the Boss Rush Network: X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitch.TVFollow our Hosts: Edward Varnell, Cofounder of Boss Rush Media and host of Nintendo Pow Block. X/Twitter, Bluesky, InstagramCorey Dirrig, Cofounder and CEO of Boss Rush Media and host of the Boss Rush Podcast, Nintendo Pow Block, Xbox Casuals, and Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast. X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, Mastodon, Facebook, LinkedInStephanie Klimov is the Vice President of Media and Developer Relations of The Boss Rush Network, the cohost of The Boss Rush Podcast, and leads the Boss Rush Spotlight initiative. X/Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, LinkedInSupport Boss Rush Network:Support Boss Rush on Patreon and buy merch on our Store. Subscribe to Boss Rush on YouTube and visit our website at BossRush.net for more great content.Thanks for Your Continued Support!Thank you for supporting Nintendo Pow Block! If you're listening on podcast platforms, leave us a five-star rating and a review. If you're watching on YouTube, subscribe, like, comment, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. Your support means the world—see you next time on Nintendo Pow Block!
Email your questions to the podcast here. Sony's decision to phase out PlayStation disc-based releases by 2028 has sparked debate about the future of physical games. This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the surprise announcement and how industry analyst Mat Piscatella doesn't expect Nintendo to follow suit. According to the Circana senior director, “Nintendo is going to be Nintendo,” arguing the company has a long history of making decisions independently of its competitors. While physical game sales have steadily declined in the U.S. for years, Nintendo continues to perform well at retail, driven by strong Switch 2 hardware and software sales. Even with the introduction of Game-Key Cards, Nintendo appears committed to maintaining a physical presence for the foreseeable future.Join our Communities:Join the Boss Rush Network Community Discord. Join the Boss Rush Network Facebook Group.Follow Nintendo Pow Block on Social Media: Nintendo Pow Block Podcast: X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, FacebookYouTube, Twitch.TVFollow the Boss Rush Network: X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitch.TVFollow our Hosts: Edward Varnell, Cofounder of Boss Rush Media and host of Nintendo Pow Block. X/Twitter, Bluesky, InstagramCorey Dirrig, Cofounder and CEO of Boss Rush Media and host of the Boss Rush Podcast, Nintendo Pow Block, Xbox Casuals, and Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast. X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, Mastodon, Facebook, LinkedInSupport Boss Rush Network:Support Boss Rush on Patreon and buy merch on our Store. Subscribe to Boss Rush on YouTube and visit our website at BossRush.net for more great content.Thanks for Your Continued Support!Thank you for supporting Nintendo Pow Block! If you're listening on podcast platforms, leave us a five-star rating and a review. If you're watching on YouTube, subscribe, like, comment, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. Your support means the world—see you next time on Nintendo Pow Block!
Listen to the full episode for only $1 at www.patreon.com/nintendomainpodcast This month on NintenDomain Expansioin Pak, we talk about 5 of our favorite physical games that we have and can play even when there is no internet!
In the wake of Sony saying physical games are DOA our hosts wonder if this is really that bad of a thing.Is this just the future of gaming and are we actually losing anything? Are you just the old man yelling at clouds (that are full of your game's download info) when you mourn that little box with an actual game inside of it? And what about Gamestop? Won't someone think of poor old Gamestop?! I can't trade in gigabytes, goddamnit! Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Nerd of Mouth ad-free.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Check out our Patreon for a daily Lawrence Select™ Meme: https://www.patreon.com/insidegamesYTJoin the Inside Games notification Discord server for alerts when we publish new videos: http://discord.gg/ArvphbMPFJHosted by:Lawrence: http://twitch.tv/sirlarr | Bruce: http://twitch.tv/brucegreene Edited by: Shooklyn: https://linktr.ee/ShooklynSources --https://www.reddit.com/r/xbox/comments/1v7pkbh/live_service_currently_down/https://www.facebook.com/groups/fh5group/posts/4415564875368565/https://support.xbox.com/en-GB/xbox-live-statushttps://x.com/XBOXSupporthttps://x.com/XBOXSupport/status/2080343119921332436https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/people-paid-big-money-for-halo-campaign-evolveds-early-access-on-xbox-and-they-arent-getting-ithttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/people-paid-big-money-for-halo-campaign-evolveds-early-access-on-xbox-and-they-arent-getting-ithttps://www.reddit.com/r/xbox/comments/1v7pkbh/comment/ozzws53/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonhttps://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/physical-disc-production-ending-in-january-2028-for-new-games-releasing-on-playstation-consoles/https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/physical-disc-production-ending-in-january-2028-for-new-games-releasing-on-playstation-consoles/https://x.com/DoesItPlay1/status/2081424453032906844https://www.reddit.com/r/xbox/comments/1v7pkbh/comment/ozzvg12/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonhttps://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/07/27/ubisoft-xbox-pc/
Send us Fan MailWe dig into why Sony's move away from discs is triggering petitions, boycotts, and real fears about losing ownership and price competition. Then we pivot to physical media getting squeezed everywhere from Crunchyroll to movie releases, plus quick hits on GameStop's business shift, a massive Marvel trailer, and sports debates.• Sony staying silent while “no disc, no buy” spreads• petitions, subscription drops, and preorder hesitation as leverage• fears of monopoly pricing when games go digital-only• used game market and trade-ins as gamer currency• Crunchyroll limiting physical anime releases to higher tiers• GameStop revenue breakdown and the collectibles pivot• surprise box office underperformers and streaming-first marketing• Assassin's Creed Black Flag sales and remake wish list• Avengers Doomsday trailer reaction and event-movie hype• LeBron to Philadelphia and the Jordan comparison argument• gangster or wangster picks and why silence feels weakSupport the show
Gulvan and Joe discuss the WOW GM controversy, the massive XBOX layoffs, Sony ends physical games, and more! Continue reading →
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Whoa, Shuhei! We’ve got a lot to talk about. Stack it up and feel the power of a dynamic duo! Join Tricky and Alex as they discuss, among other things, Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven, Assassin’s Creed Rogue and Marathon. What’s more, we delve into Sony Computer Entertainment’s PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium July catalog additions, and we ponder GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen’s comments on the company’s shrinking dependence on game sales. As a reminder, GameStop, despite selling the discs to further our hobby, has never been a friend to gamers. If you needed more evidence, then Cohen has provided all you need to hear. Power to the players? Power to the players my ass! And if you think that’s all, then you’ve got another thing coming! As usual, the news is full of surprises. We hit the high notes, and we hit the low notes, but we’ll always bring the banter. What are you waiting for? Dive in! As always, the opinions fly fast and heavy! Look out for this super-sized show, as the seemingly smallest conversation veers off into a multiverse of chit-chat. Sounds cool, huh? That’s the fancy way of saying “derailment.” And there’s plenty of that to go around! Let’s dance, Heroes of the XMB! In a bit of big news that would make the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles proud, iHeartRadio, Pandora and Spotify host episodes of Trophy Whores. It's a tremendous honor for the show to be part of three massive and respected entertainment communities, and Proven Gamer have only the fans to thank for pushing the podcast to soaring heights. The Trophy Whores work hard to put out a quality weekly show, but they owe so much love to their listeners, who keep the show strong and growing. If you want to support the show via Patreon, then check out our page, which shares the tiers for all of our Patrons! We appreciate your support (and your ears)! Please subscribe to the Trophy Whores feed in iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, IHeartRadio, Stitcher, or RSS and please leave a review. We won't give you cookies, but it will help us make the show better. You can find us on Twitter: @TrophyWhores and @ProvenGamer You can also email us at TrophyWhores. If you wish, you can always download the show here – Trophy Whores 724 – GameStop Don’t Need no Physical Games
Luis calls for a meeting with Dan to discuss the recent news that PlayStation will cease producing physical discs starting in January 2028. They discuss how the overall games industry is going especially with how Xbox and Nintendo compare. Luis contemplates becoming a retro gamer and not buy any new consoles going forward (except Nintendo if they keep including physical media).No timestamps, this is all one giant topic of the show.
Sony's reported plans to end physical disc production have reignited the debate over digital ownership, game preservation, rising prices, and what players actually own when they purchase a game. We discuss whether a digital-only PlayStation future is inevitable, what it could mean for collectors, and whether many longtime console players would finally move to PC. We also break down the approaching closure of the PS3 and PS Vita stores, Xbox's latest layoffs and studio restructuring, Obsidian's potential future with Fallout and The Elder Scrolls, and whether oversized AAA teams and layers of corporate management are making modern games more expensive and slower to develop. Plus, we discuss Palworld 1.0, Saros, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, the return of the PS3, the absurd price of retro CRT televisions, and whether any video game can truly be considered objectively good or bad. All this and more! Join us! New episodes post every other Wednesday at 12PM CST/10AM PST! This show is possible thanks to the support of our Patrons. Consider becoming one today: https://www.patreon.com/nartech JOIN OUR DISCORD! Discuss PlayStation, gaming, movies, music, and the podcast with fellow fans: https://discord.gg/cEvKzqm Email/Tweet us your thoughts & suggestions:X: https://www.twitter.com/TriangleSqrdEmail: trianglesquaredpodcast@gmail.com PSN IDs:Brett - Chaimera086Chris - Figz21k ------------------------------------- 0:00 - Intro: They Took Our Discs!4:08 - Palworld 1.0 & What We've Been Playing18:06 - Reviving the PS3 & the Retro CRT Obsession28:07 - Xbox Layoffs & Obsidian's Fallout Future43:13 - Are Bloated AAA Studios Killing Game Development?52:20 - Can Games Be Objectively Good or Bad?1:03:34 - PlayStation Is Ending Physical Games in 20281:10:13 - Will Digital-Only Games Cost More?1:19:00 - Game Preservation, Licensing & Piracy1:38:33 - The PS3 and Vita Stores Are Closing1:46:36 - Will PlayStation Players Actually Move to PC?1:56:19 - Did Gamers Really Beat EA's Microtransactions? -------------------------------------
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Ask your questions hereWelcome to the show. We are back after vacation and a lot happened! We talk about games we played on break and the news of PlayStation killing physical media and all of Xbox's layoffs. Youtube Channel: Gaming with the Broscast - YouTubeCheck out our website at https://gamingwiththebros.comCheck out our merch here: Gaming With The Bros | SE.Merch (streamelements.com)Send emails to gamingwiththebros@yahoo.comFollow us on Twitter @gamingwtbrosWatch live every Monday on twitch at 8:30 PM EST @gamingwiththebroscast https://www.twitch.tv/gamingwiththebroscastCheck out our Tik Tok @gamingwiththebroscastListen to the show on all podcasting platforms every TuesdayNick's Social Media:https://soundcloud.com/nickvp95-1https://www.youtube.com/user/nickvp95Harrison's Social Media: YouTubeInterested in starting your own podcast? Use this link to get $20 Amazon credit cardhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=64920Support the show
This week, Assassin's Creed Black Flag has been reborn! Join us as we give you our first thoughts on Blag Flag Resynced, and also discuss the death of physical games. A good Assassin's creed game finally came out afterall, there has to be a downside...Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:03:30 - Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced00:43:00 - The Death of Physical Games...01:06:30 - OutroRemember to follow us on twitter at @hotgamersonly and subscribe to our youtube channel for the video version at youtube.com/hotgamersonly. You can also follow the boys on twitter or bluesky: Ethan @ChaoticAether, Hunter @ReaperHunter23 and Kyle @KDavisSRL.Be sure to also follow us on your favorite podcast service and we greatly appreciate anyone who leaves a review!
Send us Fan MailSony's decision to end physical PlayStation game releases in 2028 is sending shockwaves through the gaming industry—and retailers are beginning to fight back. Video Games Plus has published an open letter urging Xbox to make physical media part of Project Helix, giving Microsoft a rare opportunity to reverse the embarrassment of its 2013 Xbox One reveal and position itself as the console that still supports consumer choice.We also examine why European regulators say they cannot force Sony to continue manufacturing discs, how an all-digital PlayStation ecosystem could create new antitrust problems, and why eliminating physical games affects far more than collectors. Used-game pricing, lending, preservation, independent retailers and competition with the PlayStation Store could all disappear with the disc.Gaming Gone Wild features four unbelievable stories: a suspected burglar allegedly targeting two Santa Fe game stores, the tragic death of a Tennessee mother who traveled to meet someone connected through online gaming, a man arrested months after allegedly shooting his neighbor eight times following a stolen PlayStation 5 dispute, and 15 young people taken into custody after a social-media trend encouraged break-ins at Urban Air locations.Dude, I Got the Munchies includes Costco Mini Croissant Donuts, Blue Bell Chocolate Lava Cake Ice Cream, Dolly Parton Cookies 'N Custard desserts, the return of Ore-Ida Crispers, Pringles can-sized flavored hot dog buns and Reese's Pieces with a new chocolate-cookie center.Our Game of the Week is Ascend to ZERO, the fast-paced, time-bending action roguelike from Flyway Games and KRAFTON. We break down its 30-second survival loop, time-freezing combat and wildly escalating RPG progression before closing the show with another round of Choose Your Fate.Support the show
You've seen all the other brands say they're following Sony's digital-only lead while chuckling into a sleeve. Now it's TWiR's turn to respond as the doomsday clock for physical media moves nearer midnight. In other news we revisit the life and career of Psion PLC founder and innovator David Potter, and explore the many hazards of the modern online auction scene, plus a look at a short-lived 3DO reboot, new uses for old RAM, and much more. Visit https://www.addict.media/ for your copy of Pixel Addict magazine. 00:00 - Show Opening 03:14 - No More Pizza Story Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1ulqtcr/the_digital_age_is_coming/ PlayStation Blog: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/physical-disc-production-ending-in-january-2028-for-new-games-releasing-on-playstation-consoles/ 18:37 - Farewell To Psion's David Potter Story Link: http://bsky.app/profile/anthonybarnett.bsky.social/post/3mpj6lshqn22s Remembering David Potter: https://www.opendemocracy.net/obituary-david-potter-psion-industrialist-physicist-philanthropist/ The amazing adventures of David Potter: https://www.managementtoday.co.uk/amazing-adventures-david-potter-positioned-intersection-phone-computer-technology-psion-preparing-launch-net-ready-mobiles-annointed-new-ftse-100/article/412010 Additional links: https://archivesit.org.uk/interviews/david-potter/ https://potterfoundation.com/who_we_are.html 31:17 - Housekeeping - News links found below 37:49 - Is eBay Fantasy? Story Link: https://www.gameshub.com/news/features/retro-tech-ebay-fantasy-pricing-2885838/ 49:02 - Community Question of the Week
Episode 106: We chat about Sony ending production of physical games in 2028, and the implications that has for game ownership. Plus we talk about the challenges Nvidia faces with improving GPU performance, and the future of gaming as a result.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:30 - Life Update02:35 - A chat about recent content06:00 - Playstation ending disc support32:06 - Has GPU performance really hit a ceiling?44:00 - The future of gaming?53:34 - Is Radeon in the same boat as Nvidia?01:01:03 - Why games aren't getting better?01:19:36 - Our Boring LivesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxedBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hardwareunboxed.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, we're talking about PlayStation's move toward a digital-only future and why gamers are up in arms about it. Is it the unavoidable next step for the industry, or are we losing something important? Plus, Leah revisits one of the fan favourite Assassin's Creed games and shares her first impressions of Assassin's Creed Black Flag: Resynced. What is Everyone Playing? (00:15:02) The Alters (00:27:37) Assassin's Creed Black Flag: Resynced First Impressions (00:30:20) This Week's News: (00:49:40) Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles Outro and Wrap-up (01:30:55) --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For more about us, Girls on Games, check out girlsongames.ca. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames
This week, Gene joins Brad and Micah to discuss Switch 2 battery revisions, PlayStation moving away from physical games, whether Nintendo will follow suit, and the recent Xbox layoffs. Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro34:52 - Switch 2 Battery Revisions and End of Switch40:16 - Yoshi and Pokémon Toy48:25 - PlayStation Moving Away from Physical Games1:33:43 - What We're Playing2:04:20 - Xbox Layoffs and What It Means for Nintendo2:43:52 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Eight years ago, a broken heart and a bar called Sugars turned into the GZ Chop Shop. This week, Greg, Ty, and Uly celebrate 8 years on air by diving into PlayStation's plan to kill physical games in 2028, the billion-dollar UK lawsuit that could reshape the PlayStation Store, dynamic pricing, Xbox's leadership shakeup, and a real console-wars history lesson — plus the origin story of the show itself.KEY TAKEAWAYSSony is ending physical disc production in January 2028 — every future PlayStation game will be digital-only, which strips away the one built-in price comparison consumers had against the PlayStation Store.Sony faces a UK monopoly lawsuit (reported near $2.7B) alleging the PlayStation Store's 30% commission and lack of retail competition make digital prices "excessive and unfair" — on top of an already-settled $7.85M U.S. case over lost voucher competition.Dynamic pricing is coming to PlayStation Store — the same game could cost you more or less depending on your purchase history and genre preferences, with no outside storefront to compare against once physical is gone."Owning" a digital license isn't the same as owning a game — Yakuza Zero and the Kingdom Hearts All-in-One collection have both been delisted from PS Store, and physical PS Vita purchases have a hard shutoff date looming.Xbox's leadership is in flux, and the crew digs into what that means for whoever ends up being blamed if Game Pass's economics don't hold up long-term.A real console-wars history lesson: why the Xbox 360 outsold the PS3 lifetime (and why that one-year head start matters more than people remember), and how Nintendo profits off pure brand loyalty (Labo, we're looking at you).Square Enix is moving upcoming titles to "game key cards" on Switch — a cartridge that's really just a license key, not the actual game data.8 years, 241+ episodes, zero hiatuses — the crew looks back at how a bad breakup and a bar conversation turned into a full media brand.CHAPTERS00:00 — Intro: 8 years of the Chop Shop + anniversary housekeeping01:00 — G FUEL Giveaway details (prize pack + $50 Steam Gift Card)02:00 — PlayStation's censorship baggage, revisited03:41 — Sony's billion-dollar UK monopoly lawsuit04:41 — Dynamic pricing, explained plainly06:22 — GTA 6's price tag and the industry domino effect07:03 — Digital "ownership" is a rental — the GamesRadar take that broke us11:26 — The Crew (Yakuza Zero) delisting precedent13:14 — Kingdom Hearts All-in-One quietly disappears from PS Store20:12 — How to actually protect your physical/digital library before the cutoffs hit22:57 — Xbox's "we told you so" moment29:00 — Is Microsoft trying to sell off Xbox?31:00 — Xbox 360 vs. PS3 vs. Wii — the real lifetime sales numbers41:41 — Nintendo's untouchable formula (yes, we all bought the Labo)44:52 — Days Gone, Sunset Overdrive, and games we'll never get sequels for45:26 — Square Enix's game key card move — bad news for physical Switch collectors53:54 — [Redacted for decency — you'll know it when you hear it]54:22 — 8 years of GZ Chop Shop: the actual origin story1:08:00 — The wildest guest requests we've ever landed1:14:16 — Where we want the show to go next1:19:15 — Outro + how to enter the anniversary giveaway⚡ G FUEL affiliate link
Reports and online speculation have sparked debate about a potential future shift toward fully digital PlayStation game releases, raising concerns among collectors about the long-term future of physical discs. While Sony has made no official announcement to end physical game production, the discussion highlights growing anxiety in the gaming community around digital ownership, game preservation, and the gradual decline of disc-based media.
On this week's episode LevelCap and Matimi0 https://www.twitch.tv/matimi0 discuss how losing physical media impacts gaming, Hunger's playtest, Palworld 1.0, Battlefield 6's balance overhaul, and much more! Support us on Patreon for bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/LevelWithMePodcast Join Our Discord and make suggestions for our next episode topics https://discord.gg/nxBQZ6eh8H
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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back talking all the latest VR news! Kicking things off with our latest Grim shenanigans, we then go into the latest and greatest in the world of VR. Including Discord launching on the Meta Quest, sad news of A Township Tale closing down, Sony ending physical game production, this months Horizon+ games, updates to Cave Crave and Legendary Tales, and much more! 0:00 - Episode start01:35 - Grim15:25 - VirtualGo MR Multiplayer System19:10 - Discord on Meta Quest28:05 - A Township Tale closing down43:10 - July Horizon+ Games48:50 - Darts VR2 Update50:45 - Sony ending physical game production 1:03:55 - Legendary Tales update1:05:15 - Cave Crave update1:07:50 - Fanmade Perfect Dark VR portDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show
This week, the gang talk about no more physical games on PlayStation and plenty more.
Email us your questions and topic ideas to the podcast here.Support Boss Rush on Patreon.The future of gaming may be closer than we think, and it could mean the end of physical media. On this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins break down Sony's decision to end physical PlayStation game releases beginning in 2028, what Microsoft's rumored Disc2Digital feature could mean for physical game collectors, and why the PlayStation 6 may launch at a much higher price than gamers expect. They also discuss Xbox's claims that it's maintaining its gaming investments despite major restructuring, Shawn Layden's criticism of Sony's reported PC strategy, and what these industry shifts mean for the future of consoles, game ownership, and the players caught in the middle.This and more on the Boss Rush Podcast. Join the Boss Rush Network Community Discord here.Follow the Boss Rush Network on X/Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads, and Instagram.Thanks for your continued support of the Boss Rush Podcast and the Boss Rush Network! If you listen on podcast services, leave us a 5 star rating and a nice review or comment. If you're listening to this episode on YouTube, subscribe to the channel, like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode posting. Visit our website for more great content from Boss Rush and our community.
Ep 534 - Sony thinks we don't need physical games anymore, and Microsoft resurrects disc to digital features from the Xbox One. Plus, we've been playing the new remakes for Gothic and Star Fox. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-date-3-162784030 00:00 - Intro 04:36 - PlayStation Announces the End of Physical Games 28:16 - Xbox Studio Closures on the Horizon 43:52 - Xbox Testing Disc-to-Digital Features 50:57 - May Sales Report 01:07:58 - Onimusha Coming 3 Weeks Earlier 01:08:56 - My One Thing 01:16:56 - Damiani's My One Piece 01:25:30 - Gothic 1 Remake Impressions 01:39:03 - Star Fox Impressions 02:01:01 - L&R: Gaming Energy 02:08:15 - L&R: YouTube to Movie Pipeline 02:14:17 - L&R: Will Prices Ever Drop? 02:21:58 - Bets 02:24:06 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
One announcement dominated the gaming industry this week: PlayStation is ending physical game releases beginning in 2028. Is this the inevitable future of gaming, or should players be worried about ownership, preservation, pricing, and consumer rights? Luke Lohr and Captain Logun break down Sony's historic decision, what it means for the PlayStation 6, why digital ownership still lacks meaningful protections, and whether Xbox's reported disc-to-digital initiatives could offer a better path forward. The conversation also explores Microsoft's ongoing restructuring, the future of Xbox's biggest franchises, why Nintendo suddenly looks far more consumer-friendly than many expected, the latest Metroid rumors, Grounded 2 impressions, and much more. In this episode: Sony announces the end of physical PlayStation games Why digital ownership needs stronger consumer protections Xbox restructuring and what comes next Could Xbox solve physical-to-digital better than Sony? Nintendo's Game-Key Card strategy revisited Metroid Ravenous leak discussion Grounded 2 continues to impress Blade, Spider-Man, and what actually sells consoles What we're playing this week If you enjoy thoughtful gaming discussions without the console war noise, subscribe, leave a review, and join us every week on The Expansion Pass.
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EmSwizzle (Max) and Russ Vandy discuss when Nintendo will end their physical game run! With Sony, head of PlayStation announcing they're ending in January of 2028, is certainly is a topic! We also dive into a TON of Nintendo news including Metroid and Zelda leaks, Mario Kart World updates, we answer your questions, and SO MUCH MORE!
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Sony has announced that beginning in 2028, new PlayStation games will no longer be released on physical discs. While much of the discussion has focused on digital ownership and game preservation, we explore a different question: what does the loss of physical media mean for gaming culture? From collectors and preservationists to streamer backgrounds, game stores, and shelves filled with iconic box art, physical games have become symbols of gaming itself. As the industry moves toward an all-digital future, are we losing more than just discs? Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/what-happens-when-physical-games-disappear
Join us today at http://www.Patreon.com/KitAndKrysta for tons of exclusive content! *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*We all got some bad news that Sony is ending the production of physical PlayStation games. We're still coming to grips with this news (mostly Kit) and we we have to ask ourselves the next logical question - is Nintendo next? What happens for the rest of the Switch 2 generation? Let's discuss!Follow Us! https://www.patreon.com/kitandkrystahttps://twitter.com/kitandkrystahttps://www.tiktok.com/@kitandkrystahttps://www.instagram.com/kitandkrysta/http://www.facebook.com/kitandkrysta/https://bsky.app/profile/kitandkrysta.bsky.social-Kit & Krysta
Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Mikah Sargent on the show this week! Do Americans trust driverless vehicles? Safety tools for Social Media are failing kids. Sony is ceasing the production of physical games in January 2028. And a Supreme Court ruling guts the government's use of geofence warrants. A new Pew Research survey finds only 5% of U.S. adults have ridden in a driverless car, and 71% say they wouldn't feel comfortable riding in one in the first place. An audit conducted by the Cybersafety Research Center showcases that, within Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube, the research center found 51 of 86 advertised child-safety features were either broken, buried, or missing. Sony announced it will stop making physical discs for new PlayStation games starting in January 2028. And in Chatrie v. United States, which reached the Supreme Court, the Court ruled 6-3 that police need a warrant to obtain Google location-history data, further extending Fourth Amendment protections for Americans. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT framer.com/tnw hipebl.ai threatlocker.com/twit rippling.ai/tnw
Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Pstrophyroom Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/pstrophyroom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Twitter: x.com/pstrophyroom ------ This week on The Trophy Room, we discuss one of the biggest shifts in PlayStation history. Sony has confirmed that beginning in 2028, new PlayStation releases will no longer receive physical disc versions. We discuss what this means for collectors, game preservation, retailers, and whether this is the first step toward an all-digital PlayStation future. We also break down Bungie's massive layoffs following the end of Destiny 2's content roadmap, what the studio's future looks like under Sony, and why Marathon has become one of PlayStation's biggest challenges. Plus, we discuss reports that Xbox has dropped funding for IO Interactive's Project Fantasy, PlayStation's next-generation hardware strategy, concerns surrounding PS6 pricing, declining PS5 sales, and what all of these developments mean for the future of the gaming industry. Join us for another week of PlayStation news, industry analysis, and everything happening across the world of gaming.
Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Mikah Sargent on the show this week! Do Americans trust driverless vehicles? Safety tools for Social Media are failing kids. Sony is ceasing the production of physical games in January 2028. And a Supreme Court ruling guts the government's use of geofence warrants. A new Pew Research survey finds only 5% of U.S. adults have ridden in a driverless car, and 71% say they wouldn't feel comfortable riding in one in the first place. An audit conducted by the Cybersafety Research Center showcases that, within Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube, the research center found 51 of 86 advertised child-safety features were either broken, buried, or missing. Sony announced it will stop making physical discs for new PlayStation games starting in January 2028. And in Chatrie v. United States, which reached the Supreme Court, the Court ruled 6-3 that police need a warrant to obtain Google location-history data, further extending Fourth Amendment protections for Americans. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT framer.com/tnw hipebl.ai threatlocker.com/twit rippling.ai/tnw
Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Mikah Sargent on the show this week! Do Americans trust driverless vehicles? Safety tools for Social Media are failing kids. Sony is ceasing the production of physical games in January 2028. And a Supreme Court ruling guts the government's use of geofence warrants. A new Pew Research survey finds only 5% of U.S. adults have ridden in a driverless car, and 71% say they wouldn't feel comfortable riding in one in the first place. An audit conducted by the Cybersafety Research Center showcases that, within Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube, the research center found 51 of 86 advertised child-safety features were either broken, buried, or missing. Sony announced it will stop making physical discs for new PlayStation games starting in January 2028. And in Chatrie v. United States, which reached the Supreme Court, the Court ruled 6-3 that police need a warrant to obtain Google location-history data, further extending Fourth Amendment protections for Americans. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT framer.com/tnw hipebl.ai threatlocker.com/twit rippling.ai/tnw
Send us Fan MailPlayStation's future will not include physical games, with Sony reportedly ending physical game production in 2028. But what does that mean for gamers, collectors, consumers, and the industry? Will games become more expensive? Will the second-hand market disappear? Are players losing more control over the games they buy? We discuss all of that and more in this episode of Spectator Mode Podcast.Read the article: https://www.theouterhaven.net/playstation-just-confirmed-that-its-physical-game-discs-are-dead-by-2028/Timestamps[00:00:00] Opening banter and introductions[00:01:07] PlayStation announcement overview[00:03:07] Scott opposes digital-only move[00:17:25] Keith's PC gamer perspective[00:23:18] Retail, ownership, and preservation worries[00:31:53] Broader consequences and final takes[00:38:12] Closing plugs and outro#playstation #playstation6 #gaming #gamingpodcastSupport the showYou can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms. Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast, as it will go a long watch in more people discovering us. Thank you!Apple PodcastsYouTubeSpotifyAmazon Music
Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Mikah Sargent on the show this week! Do Americans trust driverless vehicles? Safety tools for Social Media are failing kids. Sony is ceasing the production of physical games in January 2028. And a Supreme Court ruling guts the government's use of geofence warrants. A new Pew Research survey finds only 5% of U.S. adults have ridden in a driverless car, and 71% say they wouldn't feel comfortable riding in one in the first place. An audit conducted by the Cybersafety Research Center showcases that, within Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube, the research center found 51 of 86 advertised child-safety features were either broken, buried, or missing. Sony announced it will stop making physical discs for new PlayStation games starting in January 2028. And in Chatrie v. United States, which reached the Supreme Court, the Court ruled 6-3 that police need a warrant to obtain Google location-history data, further extending Fourth Amendment protections for Americans. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT framer.com/tnw hipebl.ai threatlocker.com/twit rippling.ai/tnw
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