EPISODE · Jul 4, 2026 · 53 MIN
What Happens When Physical Games Disappear?
from HTML All The Things - Web Development, AI, and Developer Careers · host Matt Lawrence and Mike Karan
Sony has announced that beginning in 2028, new PlayStation games will no longer be released on physical discs. While much of the discussion has focused on digital ownership and game preservation, we explore a different question: what does the loss of physical media mean for gaming culture? From collectors and preservationists to streamer backgrounds, game stores, and shelves filled with iconic box art, physical games have become symbols of gaming itself. As the industry moves toward an all-digital future, are we losing more than just discs? Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/what-happens-when-physical-games-disappear
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Sony’s move to an all-digital future has reignited debates around ownership and game preservation, but what about gaming culture? This week we discuss the role physical games have played in shaping gaming identity, collecting, preservation, and the enthusiast communities that have helped define the hobby for decades.
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What Happens When Physical Games Disappear?
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