The Implications of Digital "Ownership"and Other Nerd News
Release Date: 07/07/2026
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info_outlineYour favorite Blerds are back brining you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture.
This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are talking the biggest news of last week, Sony decding to permanently move away from physical game discs. What does this mean for the future of gaming?
We're also checking in on some other vide game news, and doing a light recap of announcements from Anime Expo 2026.
Make sure to subscribe to us on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice!
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