PlayStation Fans Threaten PS Blackout in August over Physical Disc Removal
DoesItPlay says the voluntary PSBlackout will keep players off Sony platforms for a week as 340,000 fans sign a petition against all-digital plans.
- Dubbed 'PSBlackout,' a fan-led initiative urges players to power off PS5 consoles from Aug 23 to Aug 30, protesting perceived slights by Sony Interactive Entertainment against its community.
- Sony's announcement to end physical disc sales by 2028 has angered gamers, sparking social media criticism and a petition called 'Don't Kill the Disc' that has racked up nearly 350,000 signatures.
- Games preservation group DoesItPlay writes that Sony has grown 'further apart from its fan base,' citing grievances including the closure of Bluepoint and neglect of franchises like Twisted Metal and Resistance.
- Participation in this economic protest is entirely voluntary; the 'PSBlackout' calls for no logins, no play sessions, and no purchases on any of Sony's platforms during the week.
- Observers suggest Sony might simply wait out the week even if the protest gains traction, as the efficacy of player-organized boycotts remains dubious and things may return to normal without company action.
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