# PSN Outage Shows Why Physical Games Matter - Inside Games Roundup

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Podcast: [Inside Games News and Podcasts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-games-news-and-podcasts-106951)
Published: 2026-07-24T22:36:39+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inside-games/episodes/PSN-Outage-Shows-Why-Physical-Games-Matter---Inside-Games-Roundup-e3mgvas
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