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PlayStation Disc Petition Is Now Growing As Fans Want to Keep Physical Games In the Future

A new petition rallying for Sony to keep PlayStation's disc is now significantly growing online after the company's announcement.

Player One

Sony has waged war on physical media, and I think it’s terrible news for consumers and 4K Blu-ray alike

Sony’s latest announcement is the biggest nail in 4K Blu-ray’s coffin to date

What Hi-Fi?

Sony Kills Physical Discs on the PlayStation Platform, Alongside PS3, PS Vita Storefronts

Sony confirmed the end of physical discs from all PlayStation releases, as well as the axing of PS3 and PS Vita's storefronts.

Player One

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PlayStation killing discs is bad for everyone, whether you care about physical games or not

Opinion | A discless future for Sony and PS5 is a dark one for us all

GamesRadar

Sony to end discs for new PlayStation releases as gaming shifts online

Sony is phasing out physical game discs for new PlayStation releases starting January 2028, embracing a fully digital future as online purchases dominate. This shift reflects the growing trend of digital game acquisition. Additionally, Sony will close the PlayStation Store for older PS3 and PS Vita consoles globally by July…

The Economic Times

Sony officially kills the PlayStation disc, ending physical game production in 2028 — shutting down the PlayStation Store on the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita systems

While Nintendo remains a holdout, this announcement essentially sounds the death knell for physical media in cutting-edge gaming.

Tom’s Hardware

Death of the disc: Sony axes physical games from 2028 –PS6 will be digital

This won't end well for consumers

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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

GamesRadar

Physical copies of GTA 6 are flying off the shelves despite the download code controversy

GTA is currently a top seller for multiple retailers after pre-orders began, including the physical edition, despite the game's download code controversy.

TechRadar

'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.

TechRadar

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

What Hi-Fi?

GTA 6 pre-orders are live, but there’s a catch with the physical edition

You can now pre-order the Standard and Ultimate Editions of the game, here’s everything to know

The Independent UK

Sony Removes Afil Games From PlayStation Store Amid Trophy-Shovelware Crackdown

Sony removes Afil Games from the PlayStation Store, targeting trophy-shovelware titles, making others question the gaming quality.

Player One

Grand Auto Theft VI Update: Official GTA 6 Release Date, Pricing and Pre-Order Details Revealed

Rockstar Games has confirmed that GTA 6 pre-orders will open on 25 June via major digital stores and select retailers, with wishlist alerts now live.

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The Economic Times

GTA 6 Price Leak? PlayStation Store listing sparks speculation ahead of November 2026 launch

Speculation surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6's price has intensified following placeholder listings on the PlayStation Store. While official pricing remains unconfirmed by Rockstar Games, industry analysts anticipate a standard edition between $69.99 and $79.99, with premium versions costing more. The game is still slated for a November 19, 2026 release.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s so surreal’: Sheffield Hallam students secure a UK first with PS5 game launch

When a final-year project made it on to the Playstation Store, the students who developed it gained industry recognition – and showcased the credentials of their university’s game-design courses

Tom’s Guide

GTA 6 pre-order rumors appear to be false alarm — latest updates

The internet was ablaze today with GTA pre-order rumors following a Best Buy leak, but it looks like this may have been a false alarm.

GamesRadar

Sony is testing a tiny PS5 version of Steam charts, and I can't wait to see the GTA 6 numbers

New PlayStation game widget reveals most-played games and player counts

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International Business Times UK

Sony PlayStation Lawsuit: Unfair PSN Price Hikes Lead to $7.8M Judge-Ordered Refund

Sony reaches a $7.85 million settlement in a major antitrust lawsuit, potentially refunding millions of PlayStation users over inflated digital game prices on the PlayStation Store.

Tom’s Guide

I used ChatGPT Tasks to track video game deals and these 2 discounts were too good to pass up

With ChatGPT Tasks, I set up automated gaming discount alerts that the chatbot carried out—this led me to discovering two awesome video game deals that I just couldn’t pass up.

TechRadar

Sony removes a selection of 'spam' games from its storefront as it continues its battle against shovelware

Sony has delisted even more alleged shovelwarePS4andPS5games from its storefronts.

GamesRadar

After deleting the console's fourth-biggest publisher, Sony has unleashed another wave of delisting across the PlayStation Store's shovelware collection

Jesus Simulator is gone

GamesRadar

As Sony removes over 700 shovelware games from the PlayStation Store, one impacted publisher pledges to continue using Xbox, Nintendo, and Steam: "This was just as unexpected for us as it was for you"

Two developers known for low-quality releases have been delisted

TechRadar

PlayStation users in the UK could be collectively awarded billions in compensation for 'excessive and unfair' PlayStation Store charges in class-action lawsuit against Sony

A class-action lawsuit filed against Sony could mean millions of UK PlayStation users are entitled to £2 billion in compensation for unfair charges made on the PlayStation Store.

TechRadar

Sony is reportedly testing dynamic pricing on its PlayStation storefront that changes the price tag of over 190 games

Sony has been reportedly testing dynamic pricing on the PlayStation Store for months, offering users in certain regions huge discounts on first and third-party games.

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