Side Banter ! Episode 3 - Forever Physical
7Pedro and Shane are back to discuss the importance of Physical games !
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00:00:00 Introduction and Weather Banter
00:00:33 Did 7 and 8 start feeling like Resident and Evil games after a while, or did you still feel they weren't quite hitting the mark?
00:04:10 Who were the top five most searched characters on Pornhub in 2024 according to the year in review?
00:07:00 Retro Gaming Nostalgia
00:10:44 Is Xbox moving away from physical game releases and focusing on digital and Game Pass?
00:13:12 Do the new God of War games connect to the original trilogy?
00:18:58 Marvel Movie Fatigue
00:21:22 Can you still buy a disk drive for the PS5 Pro, or are they sold out?
00:22:46 Why is the shift from physical to digital game releases problematic for consumers?
00:29:52 GameStop's Retail Challenges
00:38:50 Why do people keep buying from DK Oldies despite the horror stories and high prices?
00:55:14 Thrift Store Game Finds
00:58:39 How do you feel about emulation? Are you big into emulation? Do you support emulation?
00:59:41 Importance of Physical Game Ownership
01:02:59 Content Promotion and Farewell