# The End For Physical Games? - This Week In Retro 276

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Podcast: [This Week in Retro](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-week-in-retro-1052400)
Published: 2026-07-11T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://TWIR.podbean.com/e/the-end-for-physical-games-this-week-in-retro-276/
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## Resource

You've seen all the other brands say they're following Sony's digital-only lead while chuckling into a sleeve. Now it's TWiR's turn to respond as the doomsday clock for physical media moves nearer midnight. In other news we revisit the life and career of Psion PLC founder and innovator David Potter, and explore the many hazards of the modern online auction scene, plus a look at a short-lived 3DO reboot, new uses for old RAM, and much more. Visit https://www.addict.media/ for your copy of Pixel Addict magazine. 00:00 - Show Opening 03:14 - No More PizzaStory Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1ulqtcr/the_digital_age_is_coming/PlayStation Blog: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/physical-disc-production-ending-in-january-2028-for-new-games-releasing-on-playstation-consoles/ 18:37 - Farewell To Psion’s David PotterStory Link: http://bsky.app/profile/anthonybarnett.bsky.social/post/3mpj6lshqn22sRemembering David Potter: https://www.opendemocracy.net/obituary-david-potter-psion-industrialist-physicist-philanthropist/The amazing adventures of David Potter: https://www.managementtoday.co.uk/amazing-adventures-david-potter-positioned-intersection-phone-computer-technology-psion-preparing-launch-net-ready-mobiles-annointed-new-ftse-100/article/412010Additional links:https://archivesit.org.uk/interviews/david-potter/https://potterfoundation.com/who_we_are.html 31:17 - Housekeeping - News links found below 37:49 - Is eBay Fantasy?Story Link: https://www.gameshub.com/news/features/retro-tech-ebay-fantasy-pricing-2885838/ 49:02 - Community Question of the Week 🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinretro 🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/ Follow your hosts!Bluesky:https://bsky.…

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