About this episode

This episode discusses the end of physical disc production for PlayStation games and the implications for digital gaming, alongside updates on horror movie adaptations and Xbox Game Pass news.

This episode covers Sony ending physical disc production for new PlayStation games from January 2028, with analysts seeing it as a major clue for a digital-first PS6 era, while retailers and historians raise concerns over ownership and preservation. We also cover Hollywood racing to buy creepy online horror properties after Backrooms, and Microsoft reminding Xbox Game Pass members that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will require a separate purchase for day-one access. The Evening Buzz is an entertainment talk-show that focuses on local & international pop culture; movie and video game reviews, new weekly releases (on Netflix, Apple TV, and more). It keeps you updated with the latest in entertainment and gaming news. It's all you need to know in the internet culture trends. Presented by Mikail Atiyeh Friday till Monday from 8 - 9 PM GST in the UAE on 95.00 FM, online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com and www.sba.net.ae/en or via our App: Maraya App.

People in this episode

Host: Mikail Atiyeh

Topics covered

• PlayStation disc production
• digital gaming future
• horror movie adaptations
• Xbox Game Pass
• video game ownership
• entertainment news

Keywords

• PlayStation
• digital gaming
• horror movies
• Xbox Game Pass
• Modern Warfare 4
• entertainment news
• video game reviews

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sony, Microsoft

Products: PlayStation, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4

Books & works: Mandela Catalogue

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