The Death of Disc-Based Gaming and ‘Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’ Reactions, With Sean Fennessey

Ben brings on Sean Fennessey, host of The Big Picture and champion of physical media, to discuss Sony’s announcement that it’s ending production of physical discs for new PlayStation games in 2028. They get into what led to this point; the ramifications for consumers, developers, and publishers; and how the decline of physical media affects cinephiles and gamers alike. Then Matt James joins Ben to analyze Microsoft’s Xbox layoff news; review the new Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag remake, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced; and pick their all-time top five pirate games.

Host: Ben Lindbergh
Guests: Sean Fennessey and Matt James
Producer: Devon Renaldo
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell