816 – The Physical Media Armageddon & Europe’s Switch Battery Shakeup

We are tackling some massive future-shaping industry shifts this week on Episode 816! ? European Switch Discontinuation: Nintendo announces plans to stop selling the current Switch model in Europe starting in 2027 to comply with battery regulations, paving the way for a Switch 2 with easily replaceable batteries. ? The Physical Media Armageddon: Rumors swirl around Sony allegedly pulling the plug on physical games by 2028, while Xbox continues experimenting with disc-to-digital conversion systems. Is the disc officially dead? ? In Change the System: – Brandon is still flying high in Star Fox and celebrating the 4th of July – Eugene deals with homelab recovery while diving into Mina the Hollower, Star Fox, and Sektori – Justin brings his mystery game of the week Grab your digital downloads and let's dive in!