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 gamesThe real reason behind the rising console prices—spoiler: it’s not just inflationWhy the industry’s debt spiral might be the biggest threat to gaming’s futureThe death of physical media and the implications for game preservationIndustry insiders weigh in on layoffs, studio closures, and the madness of rumorsThe impact of government regulation on digital ownership and the murky waters of licensingFuture of backward compatibility and the long road to game preservationDanny PeñaParris LillyPete ToledoRiana Manuel-PeñaSend us questions - [email protected] | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/gtr chat with other GTR community member.