‘Halo,’ ‘Assassin’s Creed’ and ‘Star Fox’ remakes translate the classics for modern tastes
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‘Halo,’ ‘Assassin’s Creed’ and ‘Star Fox’ remakes translate the classics for modern tastes
Sony’s decision to stop physical disc production caused an uproar among gamers. It marks a sea change for the industry as PlayStation shifts to an all-digital future. For collectors, it’s a devastating end. Physical discs are prized because they give players an object to have in hand, but the bigger issue is that it raises the issue of ownership at the core of the anger. Who owns a game once it is purchased? Although a piece of plastic may seem …
A portion of PlayStation 5 users are articulating for a unique protest movement. The initiative involves shutting off the console and avoiding any interaction with Sony's ecosystem for a period of seven days. The so-called blackout is scheduled to start on August 23rd and will extend until August 30th, [...]
Former PlayStation CEO Shuhei Yoshida said he knew nothing about Sony's plans to completely phase out physical game releases by 2028. The executive himself has almost entirely switched to digital copies and doesn't consider the move away from discs a serious concern. In a recent interview, Yoshida explained that he chose the digital format for practical reasons. He doesn't want... The post "Former PlayStation CEO Doesn't Understand Player Outrag…
Sony stops the production of disc, does that mean that we can expect a positive impact on the price of dematerialized games? Let's study this together.
"Totally digital consumer" ex-Sony president talks end of physical discs, "I don't understand if it's such a big issue"
Last Updated on August 18, 2026 Shuhei Yoshida – the ex-president of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) – suggests he’s not too bothered by the digital-only future of PlayStation games. Sony’s decision to end PlayStation disc production, effective from January 2028, continues to face heavy backlash online. “I didn’t know they were planning that,” he says, ...
Ex-PlayStation Boss Shuhei Yoshida Backs Discless Future, But Admits Used Market Will Be Hit In 2028
PlayStation’s decision to sunset physical game releases in 2028 remains an extremely controversial decision among both gamers and developers, despite a market that’s shifting more and more towards the dominance of digital sales. While acknowledging the disappointment of many, the Japanese company is not planning to revise its decision, and even former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida doesn’t understand if not having a disc is such a big issue. Sp…
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