LA man says you should care that PlayStation killed the disc. Then he reveals the 5-step trap: ‘It’s exactly how Netflix happened’ “What are you gaining by having a plastic disc as step one?” We Got This Covered · Jul 14
'Halo: Campaign Evolved' Has Officially Gone Gold, Says Xbox—What Does This Mean? Xbox has confirmed that Halo: Campaign Evolved has officially gone gold two weeks ahead of its release. Player One · Jul 14
"The conversation needs to shift to consumer rights": Amid PlayStation's physical shutdown, analyst clarifies viral remarks about nobody missing disc drives "This isn't me saying 'Wow I love Sony and they are great for doing this'" GamesRadar · Jul 13
"Consumers would stop truly owning their video games": Death of PlayStation discs prompts lawmakers and consumer rights groups to push back "The end of physical discs removes the last place where a PlayStation game could still be bought and sold at a competitive price" GamesRadar · Jul 13
LA Man explains why PlayStation getting rid of the disc is a trap. Then he breaks down the 5-step plan: ‘$100 games and you’ll own nothing’ Just rent it, what can possibly go wrong? Destructoid · Jul 13
PlayStation is ditching a $402 million market and destroying consumer "freedoms" by abandoning physical games, says major UK retail association Everybody loses GamesRadar · Jul 13
‘Save the disc’ gains momentum as pressure on Sony mounts from consumer groups and politicians Loud and clear. Destructoid · Jul 13
Xbox fan successfully sues Microsoft for blocking his entire digital games library — in what could be a huge win for consumer rights Brazilian Xbox gamer Ordo_Liberal has announced that he recently won a digital library lawsuit against Microsoft for banning his account months after it was hacked, which deleted his entire game library. Here is the full story of how it went down. Windows Central · Jul 13
Former PlayStation head tells Xbox to either be a good publisher or make a good platform with exclusives: "Nintendo needs its Mario and its Zelda" "Those two roads do not converge" GamesRadar · Jul 13
Xbox veteran stresses Sony's all-digital future would compromise game ownership: 'Digital is convenient until someone else decides you’ve had enough' Sony's plans for an all-digital future aren't going down well with consumers, and certainly aren't with gaming industry figures like this Xbox veteran. TechRadar · Jul 13
GTA VI casts a shadow over gaming The most anticipated release in gaming history could set the tone for a troubled industry Salon · Jul 13
Sony scraps physical PlayStation discs, I scrap my PS Plus. A camera manufacturer should know that old tech has a habit of coming back. But old tech isn't Sony's thing… Sony abandons physical media, but the revival of film, instant cameras, compacts, camcorders and cheap point-and-shoots all prove that ‘dead-and-buried tech’ can make a comeback. But does Sony care? Digital Camera World · Jul 13
'Borderlands' Remake Is Coming From PlayStation, But It Is Not What You Expect, Says Leaker PlayStation is creating a Borderlands remake, but a leaker has claimed that it will not be what you expect. Player One · Jul 13
Activision Confirms 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2' Port Supports Crossplay on PS4, PS5 Activision has confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 ports support crossplay on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Player One · Jul 13
PC Gamer · Jul 12 Dutch consumer group suing PlayStation argues the end of physical discs just proves its point: 'Sony alone decides what a game costs and even how long you are allowed to use it' Sony's facing a challenge Steam is better poised to handle.
Destructoid · Jul 12 Sony’s own bank (yes, really) is about to introduce a crypto coin to let you buy PlayStation games Someone somewhere is happy about this, I guess.
GamesRadar · Jul 12 Former PlayStation boss thinks "we've lost a lot of the variety in games," and we can thank the "rising cost" of new titles for that: "We had so many crazy games on PS1" Shawn Layden says "if every throw of the dice is triple digit millions, then risk tolerance goes to about zero"
TechRadar · Jul 12 The PlayStation physical games debacle is taking over everything Sony does — it’s the biggest tech PR disaster since Sonos’ app update, so will Sony learn the lessons that turned Sonos around? Sony's decision to drop physical media from 2028has caused a customer revolt, and everything the company does is overwhelmed by the backlash. Will it listen to lessons from history on how to turn this around?
International Business Times UK · Jul 12 Is PlayStation 6 Delayed? PS6 Reportedly Cost at Least $1,000 as Death of Physical Games Looms A new insider report claims Sony's PlayStation 6 could slip to 2028 with a launch price around $1,000, raising fresh fears over the end of physical games.
Tom’s Guide · Jul 12 How much would you pay for a PS6? I asked my colleagues how much they'd spend How far would your wallet stretch for a new PlayStation? I asked the Tom's Guide team, and now it's your turn to sound off.
GamesRadar · Jul 12 With PS3 and Vita digital stores closing, I've unearthed the best physical games to add to your collection before prices balloon From GTA to Dragon Age, don't miss out on snapping up these classics while you can
Windows Central · Jul 12 Xbox just released a PlayStation console "exclusive" and it's beating GTA 6 on the charts — here's why fans aren't happy Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 are already available on Xbox via Xbox 360 back compat ... but there's a problem. Well, several problems.
GamesRadar · Jul 11 "Single-player, narrative-driven gaming is here to stay," ex-PlayStation boss says: "It's how we built this business. That's what sustains it" Shawn Layden thinks "most of our great gaming experiences" are games that immerse you in their world, story, and characters
Player One · Jul 11 PlayStation's All-Digital Future Brings 'Massive Risk' Thanks to a Sony Rule, According to Fans PlayStation's all-digital future is not only killing physical discs, but it is also bringing massive risks to players due to this Sony rule.
GamesRadar · Jul 11 "Sony waited for Rockstar to make the first move": Founding Xbox member warns against PlayStation's all-digital future, says "I trust" Steam games won't just disappear "Digital is convenient until someone else decides you've had enough"