Sony has announced that beginning in 2028, new PlayStation games will no longer be released on physical discs. While much of the discussion has focused on digital ownership and game preservation, we explore a different question: what does the loss of physical media mean for gaming culture? From collectors and preservationists to streamer backgrounds, game stores, and shelves filled with iconic box art, physical games have become symbols of gaming itself. As the industry moves toward an all-digital future, are we losing more than just discs?

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