Ep. 225: PlayStation Ending Physical Games? What Gamers Need to Know | Spectator Mode Podcast

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