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Video games go digital as Sony kills off PlayStation discs
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…
Sony PlayStation Phasing Out Physical Video Game Discs
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…
Christopher Nolan's first The Odyssey video game announced
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…
7 Western Video Games That Are Perfect From Start to Finish
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…
Our silence is over': video game retailer, Game, condemns PlayStation disc axeing
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…
The 10 Scariest Video Games of the Last 25 Years, Ranked
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…
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Tie-In Video Game Officially Debuts
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…
Warhammer Blood Bowl Video Game Franchise Saved From Nacon Collapse by Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector Publisher
Blood Bowl is saved! The video game adaptation of Games Workshop's Warhammer fantasy football tabletop game is now in the hands of Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector publisher Slitherine, which obtained the licence, publishing rights, and back catalog…
Sony Will Stop Making Video Game Discs
Sony will stop making discs for new PlayStation games in 2028, the company announced Wednesday morning and GameFile first reported. The change will affect both first and third-party games. 'This is a natural direction for Sony Interactive…
10 Sci-Fi Video Games Better Than Most Movie Blockbusters You've Seen
No matter the medium, there is something inherently charming and fascinating about science fiction that makes it a highlight of just about every art form. While many people immediately think of great sci-fi blockbusters as some of the best that the…
Video game platform advertises caffeinated potato chips to little kids
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…
PlayStation Kills Off Future Physical Games
It's official: PlayStation consoles are doing away with physical game discs for new titles starting in January 2028, making digital the only release format going forward. Sid Shulman, Sony Interactive Entertainment's senior director of content…
Philippine town closes all 'Pisonet' computer rental shops in wake of school shooting - incident blamed on violent video games, shops closed 'for the safety of the youth'
Dagupan City, located in northern Philippines and about 100 miles north of Metro Manila, just banned all “Pisonet” computer rental shops in the town. According to the Mayor's Facebook Post, the city passed an ordinance banning these…
The funeral for PlayStation discs has begun
PlayStation's discless future will make things much harder for groups like preservationists and retailers. PlayStation's discless future will make things much harder for groups like preservationists and retailers. Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto /…
Sony PlayStation to End Production of Physical Game Discs in 2028
In a major change for the video game industry, Sony PlayStation says that it will end production of physical game discs in January 2028. Beginning at that time, new game purchases will only be able to be made on the PlayStation store, in a digital…
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