Sony has officially announced its move toward a digital-only future, and for many gamers, this marks the true beginning of the end for physical media.

In this episode of Sigma Duocast, Rick is joined by Greg to break down Sony's latest announcements and what they mean for the future of gaming. We discuss the planned closure of the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita digital stores, Sony's controversial removal of previously purchased digital movies, and the company's decision to stop producing physical PlayStation games beginning in 2028.

More importantly, we explore what these decisions reveal about the industry's direction. Are we witnessing the end of game ownership? What happens to preservation, collecting, trade-ins, and the future of companies like GameStop? Is digital convenience worth giving up the ability to truly own what you buy?

From midnight launches and shelves full of game cases to digital libraries that can change overnight, this episode examines how gaming has evolved over the last two decades—and whether the future is one players should embrace or question.

Join us as we discuss one of the biggest shifts the video game industry has ever seen, and ask the question every gamer should be thinking about:

Do we really own our games anymore?