About this episode

Paul and Eric discuss the implications of the shift from physical to digital ownership in media.

You bought it. You paid for it.So...why can a company take it away?This week Paul and Eric dive into one of the biggest shifts happening in gaming, movies, and music: the death of ownership. From PlayStation abandoning physical discs to Nintendo removing games from digital storefronts, we ask whether we're actually buying anything anymore—or just renting access.Along the way we discuss:-Physical vs. digital games-Nintendo Switch cartridges that don't actually contain games-Raspberry Pi retro gaming-Battlefield Vietnam disappearing forever-Streaming services and digital libraries-Whether companies should open-source abandoned games-The ethics of piracy in a world where "buying" doesn't mean owningWhere do you stand?Would you rather own a physical copy forever—or have the convenience of digital downloads?👇 Join the conversation in the comments!

People in this episode

Hosts: Paul, Eric

Topics covered

• death of ownership
• physical vs. digital media
• gaming
• streaming services
• ethics of piracy
• digital libraries

Keywords

• digital ownership
• physical media
• gaming
• streaming
• piracy
• digital storefronts

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PlayStation, Nintendo

Products: Nintendo Switch, Raspberry Pi, Battlefield Vietnam

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