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EPISODE · Jul 9, 2026 · 3H 8M

The End of Physical Games — Will Nintendo Follow?

from Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast · host Last Stand Media & Studio71

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

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