Metal Geeks 284: Keep Gaming Physical Geekery

On this episode of Metal Geeks, Cary the Metal Geek, Brutal Dave, and George dive into one of the biggest conversations in gaming as PlayStation announces plans to end physical game production by January 2028. What does the continued shift toward an all-digital future mean for collectors, preservation, ownership, and gamers who still love having a shelf full of games? The crew also discusses Xbox's latest changes and layoffs, sharing their thoughts on where the gaming industry is headed. Before the main topic, they cover Iron Maiden selling half of their catalog, name, and likeness rights, Napalm Death's unforgettable NPR Tiny Desk Concert, and pay tribute to Mike Browning and actor Sam Neill. In What We Watching, they discuss Widow's Bay, Shipwrecked: Nightmare at Sea, Supergirl, The Furious, Ready or Not 2, Cold Storage, and Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie. The gaming conversation includes Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, DOOM: The Dark Ages, Mouse: P.I. For Hire, and far too many Steam games to count. We wrap things up with another edition of George Hates Metal, featuring Anthrax and Besvärjelsen, followed by a discussion of our favorite Gothic Metal bands and albums. We also talk about new releases from Left to Die, Converge, Sojourner, SUBMASQ, Dominum, Moonspell, Undrowned, Mastodon, and more. Whether you're a physical media collector, a digital-only gamer, a metalhead, or just here for the geekery, this episode has something for everyone. Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at [email protected]. Follow us on social media, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast.  Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks and join the Metal Geeks Society group.  Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Apple Music, Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist! Tune in and remember: Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky! 🤘🎮