# What Happens When Physical Games Disappear?

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Podcast: [HTML All The Things - Web Development, AI, and Developer Careers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/html-all-the-things-web-development-ai-and-developer-careers-863818)
Published: 2026-07-04T13:00:00+00:00
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Sony’s move to an all-digital future has reignited debates around ownership and game preservation, but what about gaming culture? This week we discuss the role physical games have played in shaping gaming identity, collecting, preservation, and the enthusiast communities that have helped define the hobby for decades.

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