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Xbox, PlayStation, and the Future of Games: Gaming Is Expensive
Season 21
Episode 1559
Published 1 month, 1 week ago
Description
This week on Gamertag Radio, the whole crew is back! Gaming’s getting expensive, chaotic, and all digital. From Sony killing physical discs in 2028 to Microsoft’s disc-to-digital plans, layoffs, and price hikes. Paris Lily, Peter Toledo, and Danny Peña break down how inflation, exclusives, and corporate moves are turning a hobby into a luxury.
In this episode:
- How Sony’s 2028 digital-only shift could lock you out of your favorite games
- The real reason behind the rising console prices—spoiler: it’s not just inflation
- Why the industry’s debt spiral might be the biggest threat to gaming’s future
- The death of physical media and the implications for game preservation
- Industry insiders weigh in on layoffs, studio closures, and the madness of rumors
- The impact of government regulation on digital ownership and the murky waters of licensing
- Future of backward compatibility and the long road to game preservation
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