This week on Nerfed, we are tackling the death of the disc and the 'Xbox Reset' that is sending shockwaves through the industry. Sony has officially announced that physical PlayStation games will be a thing of the past starting in 2028, transitioning to a licensing-only model that has preservationists and creators like Hideo Kojima deeply concerned. Over at Microsoft, the situation is equally intense; while technical tests for a 'Disc-to-Digital' feature offer some hope for legacy collections, the division is bracing for what could be the largest layoff event in gaming history. We discuss the potential closure of Arkane Lyon and the fate of Marvel's Blade, the price hikes hitting Xbox hardware, and how new startups like //18.bravo are trying to fix the broken AAA system.

Topics Covered

• 💿 The End of Physical PlayStation: Sony sets a 2028 deadline for the last physical disc.
• 🎮 Xbox Disc-to-Digital: Microsoft’s secret plan to let you keep your library in an all-digital world.
• 📉 The Xbox Reset: Massive layoffs and studio closures looming for Arkane and Undead Labs.
• 🛡️ Fighting the Treadmill: Robert Bowling’s //18.bravo and the push for 'forever play' architecture.

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• (00:01) - Introduction