"Video games are not mere merchandise; they are cultural assets, and the law in force must apply to them" — French presidential candidate chimes in on Sony's controversial decision to kill off physical gaming media

A bearded, wavy‑haired character in a dark, gold‑trimmed outfit looks upward as rose petals float around him, while a PlayStation 5 case for Grand Theft Auto V appears on the right side of the image.

To say that Sony's decision to cease production of physical PlayStation game discs sparked controversy would be the understatement of the 2020s.

Almost every gamer under the sun is angry about this decision, and companies in and out of the video game industry have responded with satirical content mocking Sony.