Sony Kills Discs, Nintendo Revives Star Fox
Summary
Hosts Christopher Plante and Ross Froschick are joined by special guest Steven Tattillo to discuss Sony’s announcement that it will cease producing physical discs for new PlayStation games by January 2028. The trio analyzes the implications for game preservation, retail, and the upcoming PS6, while also reviewing the new Star Fox 64 remake for Switch 2. Additionally, they announce a live show in New York City on October 9th.
Topics discussed
Intro: Plant's garage accident and near-death experience
Welcome, guest introduction, and Star Fox teaser
Sponsor: ASPCA Pet Insurance
News: Sony ends physical media for PlayStation in 2028
Sponsor: Alienware Back to School Sale
Announcement: Besties live show at NYCC
Star Fox 64 remake: History and context
Star Fox 64 review: Gameplay and modernization
Discussion: Game preservation and missed opportunities
Reader mail: The 'Friend Slop' genre debate
Honorable mentions: Comics and Starseed Pilgrim
Update: Blueprints game progress and community
Outro: GameFile promo and next week's preview
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