Show notes
This week on Nerfed, Vanessa Calderon and Marcus Shaw break down the industry's violent pivot toward an all-digital future. Sony has officially set an expiration date for physical media, announcing it will cease production of PlayStation game discs by January 2028. This move has sparked a massive debate on game ownership, with even Hideo Kojima weighing in on the fear of becoming a 'have-not' in a world of temporary licenses. Meanwhile, Microsoft is reportedly testing a 'Disc-to-Digital' feature for its next-gen 'Project Helix' console, which aims to bridge the gap for physical collectors. However, the mood at Team Green is somber as CEO Asha Sharma's 'Xbox Reset' looms, threatening to shutter or sell off prestige studios like Arkane Lyon and Undead Labs. We also look at Robert Bowling’s new studio, //18.bravo, which is attempting to bake 'forever play' into its DNA to combat the industry's volatility. It is a week of massive transitions and high-stakes drama in the world of gaming.



