PC Gaming’s Next Big Problem: Have GPUs Finally Hit a Limit? @TheHardwareUnboxedPodcast
PC Gaming’s Next Big Problem: Have GPUs Finally Hit a Limit?  @TheHardwareUnboxedPodcast
Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Episode 106: We chat about Sony ending production of physical games in 2028, and the implications that has for game ownership. Plus we talk about the challenges Nvidia faces with improving GPU performance, and the future of gaming as a result.

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Life Update
02:35 - A chat about recent content
06:00 - Playstation ending disc support
32:06 - Has GPU performance really hit a ceiling?
44:00 - The future of gaming?
53:34 - Is Radeon in the same boat as Nvidia?
01:01:03 - Why games aren't getting better?
01:19:36 - Our Boring Lives

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