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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Anton Arandia

'Let's See How You Feel When They Can Get Your Sh*t For Free': Gamers Slam Ken Kutaragi for Calling Disc Backlash a 'Mentality Issue'

PlayStation fans are criticising former Sony executive Ken Kutaragi after he called the backlash against physical game discs a ‘mentality issue’ (Credit: Pexels/Alena Darmel)

PlayStation fans have hit back at former Sony executive Ken Kutaragi after he described the backlash against physical game discs as a 'mentality issue,' arguing that the desire to own games is about more than nostalgia.

Kutaragi, widely known as the 'Father of PlayStation,' recently discussed the gaming industry's shift towards digital distribution and the growing concerns surrounding physical game ownership. While he acknowledged that players have understandable reasons for wanting discs, his comments have done little to calm frustrated gamers.

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