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japantimes.co.jp - Owen Ziegler - Sony to end video game disc production in January 2028
Sony to end video game disc production in January 2028
The Japan Times

Gaming giant Sony Interactive Entertainment will stop manufacturing physical discs for its video games from January 2028. In a July 1 post to the company's official PlayStation Blog, senior director of content communications Sid Shuman explained…

kotaku.com - Zack Zwiezen - It's Too Hot To Play Video Games
It's Too Hot To Play Video Games
Kotaku - Gaming Reviews, News, Tips and More

Everyone I know is struggling in some ways with the ongoing heat brought about by summer. Some are unable to run their AC unit due to electrical issues and have to play games in sweaty rooms. Others are getting cooked by big PCs blasting out hot…

smh.com.au - Tim Biggs - Video games go digital as Sony kills off PlayStation discs
Video games go digital as Sony kills off PlayStation discs
The Sydney Morning Herald

Sony has announced that it will end support for new games on disc from January 2028, effectively killing off the market for physical format video games as a mainstream concern. In a blog post announcing the change, PlayStation's US communications…

windowscentral.com - Cale Hunt - As PlayStation kills physical discs, video game preservationists say the industry has left them no legal options - Is piracy the only way forward?
As PlayStation kills physical discs, video game preservationists say the industry has left them no legal options - Is piracy the only way forward?
Windows Central

It's been a rough week for console gamers. First, Sony announced it's putting an end to physical disc production in 2028, meaning the PlayStation 6 will be strictly digital. Over on the Xbox side of things, our sources (via Managing Editor Jez…

si.com - Jacob Cotsonika - 5 Underrated MSU Players in CFB 27 Video Game
5 Underrated MSU Players in CFB 27 Video Game
Sports Illustrated

This season's edition of EA Sports' College Football video game is about to come out. A little bit before the game goes fully public, EA released its list of ratings for all the players in the game. You can find ratings for every Michigan State…

collider.com - Lucas Kloberdanz-Dyck - The 25 Greatest Video Game Masterpieces of All Time, Ranked
The 25 Greatest Video Game Masterpieces of All Time, Ranked
Collider

The title of 'masterpiece' isn't easily earned, with even some of the most prestigious forms of media only having a handful of flawless works. For films, there is The Godfather, and for television, there is Breaking Bad, but one form of media has…

deadline.com - Dade Hayes - Sony PlayStation Phasing Out Physical Video Game Discs
Sony PlayStation Phasing Out Physical Video Game Discs
Deadline

Sony PlayStation said Wednesday it plans to end production of new video game discs – a feature of the media and entertainment landscape for three-plus decades – by January 2028. The decision, laid out in a company blog post, follows a…

polygon.com - Willa Rowe - Christopher Nolan's first The Odyssey video game announced
Christopher Nolan's first The Odyssey video game announced
Polygon.com

You've read the book. You've purchased IMAX tickets to see the movie. Now you can play the game. The Odyssey: Defy the Gods is now available on Roblox as the official tie-in game for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. It is what Homer would have…

dreadcentral.com - Brad Miska - Attack on Titan 3' Video Game Trailer Unleashes the Series' Final Battle
Attack on Titan 3' Video Game Trailer Unleashes the Series' Final Battle
Dread Central

Today, KOEI TECMO America and developer Omega Force announced that Attack on Titan 3, the latest installment in the Attack on Titan action game series, will be released worldwide this winter for the PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, XBOX Series X|S…

collider.com - Michael John Petty - 7 Western Video Games That Are Perfect From Start to Finish
7 Western Video Games That Are Perfect From Start to Finish
Collider

While the Western has always maintained a presence on the big and small screens (with the latter seeing a resurgence in recent years), the genre has been somewhat inconsistent in the realm of video games for some time. Whether you prefer classic…

techradar.com - Isaiah Williams - Our silence is over': video game retailer, Game, condemns PlayStation disc axeing
Our silence is over': video game retailer, Game, condemns PlayStation disc axeing
TechRadar

Video game retailers have voiced concern over Sony's move to axe physical PlayStation game copies in 2028 Game has stated that it 'won't sit idly by' and fully supports physical game ownership The move from Sony puts multiple video game retailers…

collider.com - Lucas Kloberdanz-Dyck - The 10 Scariest Video Games of the Last 25 Years, Ranked
The 10 Scariest Video Games of the Last 25 Years, Ranked
Collider

One of the most engaging and popular genres as of late is the horror genre, and while it is great in movies and TV, the experience is so much better in video games. Titles such as Resident Evil spearhead the genre, putting players right in the…

movieweb.com - Dan Selcke - Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Tie-In Video Game Officially Debuts
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Tie-In Video Game Officially Debuts
MovieWeb

The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan's new adaptation of Homer's epic poem, opens in a couple of weeks. The hype is high: ticket pre-sales are through the roof and a special themed popcorn bucket is available. As for tie-in merchandise, the book has…

thegamer.com - Sam Woods - Images Show A New Video Game Lounge Built Among The Rubble In Gaza
Images Show A New Video Game Lounge Built Among The Rubble In Gaza
TheGamer

As Palestinians in Gaza continue to face attacks from Israel, a small glimmer of hope has emerged from the rubble. In a small building, surrounded by others that have collapsed, is Doctor Game, a new gaming lounge designed to bring joy to those…

dailymail.com - Julia Dzurillay - Video game platform advertises caffeinated potato chips to little kids
Video game platform advertises caffeinated potato chips to little kids
Mail Online

READ MORE: I took the same grocery list to Trader Joe's and Target. Here's the astonishing difference in price for everyday items Kids love playing games on the Roblox platform, but disturbing new allegations claim that very young users are being…

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