Sony Patent Would Let You Use Tap to Pay on Controller
Summary
Hosts Jeff Grub and Janana Cho discuss Sony polling developers on its decision to end physical disk production, noting the ongoing community backlash and potential for reversal. They also cover Meta’s new $1,300 VR glasses, expressing strong concerns over privacy policies and the company’s shift toward content consumption over gaming. Additionally, the hosts analyze a Sony patent for NFC payments on controllers and celebrate Quake Champions’ transition to a paid, fully unlocked Steam title as a positive example of live service end-of-life management.
Topics discussed
Opil birth control pill ad
Show intro and ChatGPT Work ad
Banter on fall weather and location
Normal Golf challenge and flow state
YouTube Premium codes and Girf Happy promo
Upcoming streams and Giant Bomb tracker
Sony polling devs on ending physical disks
Meta Connect: VR glasses and privacy concerns
Meta VR game lineup and AI puck
Sponsor breaks: ChatGPT, Cash Flow, Pepperidge
PS5 NFC controller patent and payment
Metroid out of print and Quake Champions free
Hydra water bottle and Konami FC 27 update
FC 27 Switch 2 strategy and competition
GTA 6 collector's edition contents
Injustice 3 rumors and resume leaks
Prince of Persia trial and FC 27 launch
Bomb 12 poll and show wrap-up
Closing sponsor ads
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