07 July 2026

The Implications of Digital "Ownership"and Other Nerd News

Blerds and Nerds Podcast

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Your favorite Blerds are back brining you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture.

This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are talking the biggest news of last week, Sony decding to permanently move away from physical game discs. What does this mean for the future of gaming?

We're also checking in on some other vide game news, and doing a light recap of announcements from Anime Expo 2026.

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Chapters

00:00-Nerdy Things

04:17-Gaming News: Indie Games Fund and Final Fantasy Remakes

09:10-Steam Machine and Its Competitors

17:39-PlayStation's Shift to Digital-Only Media

24:18-The Shift to Digital Gaming

28:13-The Implications of Digital Ownership

30:59-Next-Gen Console Costs and Industry Trends

35:06-Xbox's Digital Future and Game Licensing

39:03-The Uncertainty in Game Development

41:28-Anime Expo Highlights and Upcoming Releases

45:06-Upcoming Anime Trailers and Releases

46:16-Anticipation for Anime Movies

46:45-Anime Games: Trends and Innovations

48:42-Exploring New Genres in Anime Gaming

49:42-Anime Expo Highlights and Announcements

50:14-TV and Movie News: New Projects and Releases

55:05-X-Men '97: A Nostalgic Return

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