The Implications of Digital "Ownership"and Other Nerd News

Your favorite Blerds are back brining you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture.  This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are talking the biggest news of last week, Sony decding to permanently move away from physical game discs. What does this mean for the future of gaming?  We're also checking in on some other vide game news, and doing a light recap of announcements from Anime Expo 2026.  Make sure to subscribe to us on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice!    Chapters 00:00-Nerdy Things 04:17-Gaming News: Indie Games Fund and Final Fantasy Remakes 09:10-Steam Machine and Its Competitors 17:39-PlayStation's Shift to Digital-Only Media 24:18-The Shift to Digital Gaming 28:13-The Implications of Digital Ownership 30:59-Next-Gen Console Costs and Industry Trends 35:06-Xbox's Digital Future and Game Licensing 39:03-The Uncertainty in Game Development 41:28-Anime Expo Highlights and Upcoming Releases 45:06-Upcoming Anime Trailers and Releases 46:16-Anticipation for Anime Movies 46:45-Anime Games: Trends and Innovations 48:42-Exploring New Genres in Anime Gaming 49:42-Anime Expo Highlights and Announcements 50:14-TV and Movie News: New Projects and Releases 55:05-X-Men '97: A Nostalgic Return     Follow Us!  https://linktr.ee/blerdsnerds National Resources List https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK56I-TNUnhKhcWLZxoUTaw Email us: [email protected] Follow Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/blerdsnerds/ https://twitter.com/BlerdsNerds https://www.facebook.com/blerdsnerds https://tiktok.com/blerdsnerds_pod Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/luv_shenanigans James: https://www.instagram.com/llsuavej  Jaja: https://www.instagram.com/jajasmith3