About this episode

This episode discusses the backlash against an all-digital future in gaming, a new studio focusing on community play, and Hollywood's missteps over the years.

This episode covers a major gamer backlash against an all-digital future, while analysts say PlayStation is unlikely to reverse its decision to end physical discs from 2028. We also cover former Modern Warfare creative strategist Robert Bowling launching //18.bravo, a new studio pushing against live-service trends with a focus on long-term community play, and Polygon’s argument that Hollywood has spent 25 years learning the wrong lessons from The Lord of the Rings. 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

• gamer backlash
• all-digital future
• live-service trends
• community play
• Hollywood lessons
• entertainment news
• video game reviews

Keywords

• gaming
• digital future
• live-service
• community
• Hollywood
• entertainment
• video games
• reviews
• Pop culture
• Mikail Atiyeh

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PlayStation, Polygon

Books & works: The Lord of the Rings

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