Physical Games Still Matter: Disgaea Creator Urges Sony to Keep PlayStation Hardware
TL;DR
Disgaea creator Sohei Niikawa says Sony’s move toward digital should not erase hardware, arguing physical game editions foster fan connection and act as keepsakes; if Sony eliminates discs, he suggests there may be no reason for a console at all, pointing to cloud gaming as a counterpoint and noting the PS6 could be financially daunting as components get pricier.
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