The End For Physical Games? - This Week In Retro 276

The End For Physical Games? - This Week In Retro 276

From This Week in Retro by Chris from 005 AGIMA, Jason from The Retro Adventurers, Dave and Duncan Styles

July 11, 2026 · 56 min · Episode 273

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The episode discusses the decline of physical games in favor of digital media, highlights the life of David Potter, and explores online auction hazards.

You've seen all the other brands say they're following Sony's digital-only lead while chuckling into a sleeve. Now it's TWiR's turn to respond as the doomsday clock for physical media moves nearer midnight. In other news we revisit the life and career of Psion PLC founder and innovator David Potter, and explore the many hazards of the modern online auction scene, plus a look at a short-lived 3DO reboot, new uses for old RAM, and much more. Visit https://www.addict.media/ for your copy of Pixel Addict magazine. 00:00 - Show Opening 03:14 - No More PizzaStory Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1ulqtcr/the_digital_age_is_coming/PlayStation Blog: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/physical-disc-production-ending-in-january-2028-for-new-games-releasing-on-playstation-consoles/ 18:37 - Farewell To Psion’s David PotterStory Link: http://bsky.app/profile/anthonybarnett.bsky.social/post/3mpj6lshqn22sRemembering David Potter: https://www.opendemocracy.net/obituary-david-potter-psion-industrialist-physicist-philanthropist/The amazing adventures of David Potter…

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Hosts: Chris from 005 AGIMA, Jason from The Retro Adventurers, Dave, Duncan Styles

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Organizations: Sony, Psion PLC, PlayStation, Pixel Addict, eBay

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