{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64eb70fc0750dd001167282d/6a4b15f30069388b7a1afec3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"PlayStation Disc Discontinue Controversy ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64eb70fc0750dd001167282d/1783305763492-092cc44d-6114-43a3-bc8d-bd90d3e84605.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week on The Next Take Podcast, Canada’s own Mikel is joined by special guest RJ to discuss the growing controversy surrounding the possible discontinuation of PlayStation discs. As the gaming industry continues shifting toward digital downloads and subscription services, they break down what this could mean for collectors, longtime PlayStation fans, and the future of physical media.</p><p><br></p><p>Sony has officially announced a major change to the future of PlayStation, confirming that physical game disc production for new releases will be discontinued beginning in January 2028. After the cutoff, new PlayStation games will be distributed digitally through the PlayStation Store and participating retailers.</p><p><br></p><p>The announcement marks a significant step toward an all-digital future for PlayStation and has sparked debate among gamers over physical game ownership, collecting, preservation, resale and consumer choice. Sony says existing physical releases and games scheduled to launch on disc before January 2028 will not be affected.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Source:</strong>&nbsp;Sony Interactive Entertainment — PlayStation Blog, July 1, 2026.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Streaming Links</p><p><br></p><p>Spotify: https://shorturl.at/dehuE</p><p>Apple: https://shorturl.at/fyMNZ</p><p>Youtube: https://shorturl.at/fuyJQ</p><p><br></p><p>Social Media:</p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://solo.to/nexttakepodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://solo.to/nexttakepodcast</a></p><p><br></p><p>Episode Produced By: Mikel Miles</p><p>Uploaded By: Mikel Miles</p>","author_name":"Mikel & Tanyka"}