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PlayStation Network Outage Shows Why Digital-Only Games Are BAD

Summary

In this episode Projektitachi and Warnurse discuss the recent Sony server shutdown, reflecting on its impact on the gaming community over its nearly two-day blackout and comparing it to past incidents. They explore the transition from physical to digital gaming, highlighting the implications for ownership and access. The conversation also delves into the rise of subscription models in gaming, examining how they affect game development and player experience.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Launch

02:12 Sony Server Shutdown Discussion

09:40 The Shift from Physical to Digital Gaming

14:57 The Impact of Subscription Models on Gaming

20:55 The Future of Gaming and Advertising

24:47 The Shift from Ownership to Licensing

30:50 The Impact of Digital Gaming on Ownership

34:14 The Future of Physical Copies in Gaming

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