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PlayStation Store on PS3 and Vita to shut down 5 years after Sony first decided against it – starting as soon as next month in some regions

It's the end of an era

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In a huge blow to game ownership, PlayStation confirms end of physical games — mere days after GTA 6's disc-less pre-orders

PlayStation sets out its stall for a digital-only future by announcing that no new games from 2028 will be on disc.

TechRadar

PlayStation is ending physical disc production for new games in 2028 as Sony says "general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs"

"This is a natural direction" for the company

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Fresh off of dumping on Xbox's flailing, former Sony exec says PlayStation's pullback from PC releases doesn't make any sense either

Shawn Layden is a man with opinions, and now that he's out of the game he doesn't mind sharing them.

PC Gamer

The PS6 Gamble: Why Sony's Next Move Will Permanently Break Free of Your Living Room

Sony's recent comments suggest a shift towards a portable PlayStation ecosystem, hinting at a potential handheld device in the next console generation.

International Business Times UK

PS5 is reportedly so far ahead of Xbox Series X that it gets up to 80% of launch sales for AAA single-player console games, though Xbox denies a huge split on GTA 6 pre-orders

Resident Evil Requiem, Crimson Desert, and 007 First Light made most of their console sales on PS5

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Could the PS6 be a handheld? PlayStation boss says the next-gen console will 'enable a seamless experience that can be enjoyed naturally beyond the living room'

New comments from Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hideaki Nishino seem to suggest that the next-generation PlayStation console could be a handheld.

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It's not just Sony, even Rockstar says GTA 6 "plays best on PS5," with Xbox omitted entirely from one new ad

Some are shocked that Rockstar "didn't even acknowledge the existence of Xbox Series" in a new post

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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is getting a proper PS5 Pro upgrade — and every graphics mode benefits

Ubisoft has unveiled the PlayStation features for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, which is set to have three graphics modes across PS5andPS5 Pro.

TechRadar

Sony Officially Responds to PS6 Release Date Speculations—Is It Coming Next Year?

A Sony executive has shared his official response to rumors and speculations regarding the PlayStation 6's release date.

Player One

Hearing about the future of PlayStation from its top dogs made me so depressed I had to go lie down

My life for shareholder value.

PC Gamer

Quote of the day by Gabe Newell: "Piracy is not a pricing issue. It’s a service issue" — Sony just proved why digital storefronts are broken

Sony will delete over 550 purchased Studio Canal movies from PlayStation user libraries this September without offering refunds. The controversial move highlights the fragile reality of digital ownership and reinforces Gabe Newell's famous 2011 philosophy on piracy.

Windows Central

Xbox disputes claims GTA 6 is selling 8x more copies on PlayStation, but I'm not convinced it's doing great

First a console price hike, now IGN claims PS5 game sales are eight times higher than they are on Xbox.

TechRadar

"We are carefully monitoring the market": As Xbox prices increase, PlayStation maker Sony says it doesn't want "to sell hardware at significant losses"

PlayStation manufacturer Sony says it doesn't want "to sell hardware at significant losses" after Microsoft raises its Xbox console prices.

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'This should be illegal': Sony is deleting over 500 purchased movies from PlayStation Store accounts — and it's the ultimate warning to buy 4K Blu-rays instead

Sony is removing hundreds of StudioCanal titles from customers' libraries on September 1, 2026, without compensation.

Blu-ray collectors got it right all along – your digital movie library might soon disappear, so buy physical instead

Sony will soon delete 100s of digital movies from users' collections – maybe it's time to go back to collecting Blu-rays?

What Hi-Fi?

The PlayStation Store is removing hundreds of films including several blockbusters and classics – is your online collection affected?

Victims range from Shaun the Sheep to Rambo

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Despite Sony saying GTA 6 "plays best on PS5," Xbox says it's "had record orders" of Rockstar's new game: "People should wait for real data"

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PlayStation CEO Confirms PS6 Will Remain a Dedicated Console While Exploring New Gaming Experiences

PlayStation confirms the PS6 will remain a dedicated console while expanding cloud gaming, handheld devices, and new ways to play.

Player One

'GTA 6' PS5 Pre-Orders Reportedly Outpace Xbox by 8-to-1 as Early Sales Debate Intensifies

"GTA 6" pre-orders reportedly favor PS5 over Xbox by 8-to-1, fueling debate despite Microsoft's urging fans to wait for official sales data.

International Business Times UK

Bungie Mass Layoffs: What the Collapse of the 'Destiny 2' Giant Teaches Us About Modern Gaming

Bungie has cut a significant number of staff across its 'Destiny 2' and 'Marathon' teams, as PlayStation confirms a major restructuring of the storied studio's live-service ambitions.

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PlayStation is removing over 500 movies from UK customers' accounts with no refunds — Iconic films like Terminator 2, Apocalypse Now, and Mulholland Drive are getting deleted

Sony will delete 551 movies from PlayStation users' accounts in the UK on September 1, 2026. These are films distributed by StudioCanal that no longer come under licensing agreements between the two companies.

International Business Times UK

Locked Out of Vice City: Over 1 Billion Gamers Banned From Buying 'GTA 6' After Shocking Pre-Order Restrictions

PlayStation's exclusion of certain territories from 'GTA 6' pre-orders affects over 1 billion gamers, causing confusion and concern about access to the game in these regions.

Windows Central

"This doesn’t represent pre-order data," Xbox disputes reports of PS5 crushing GTA 6 preorder demand

Xbox clarifies that affiliate links aren't sales data, refuting viral claims of PS5's 8-to-1 lead in GTA 6 preorder

The Economic Times

GTA VI pre-orders: PS5 startup screen takeover, release date, price and physical edition explained

PlayStation is rolling out its most extensive console promotion for Grand Theft Auto VI as pre-orders begin. The game now features a custom PS5 startup screen and branding across the PlayStation App. Rockstar Games has confirmed a November 19 release date, with Standard and Ultimate Editions available. Initial physical copies…

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