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Sony: Digital PS games are licenses, not ownership as discs fade out by 2028
technology22 hours ago

Sony: Digital PS games are licenses, not ownership as discs fade out by 2028

Sony is emailing PlayStation users to remind them that digital game purchases are revocable licenses rather than ownership, a message arriving as Sony plans to stop releasing physical discs in 2028 and move to an all-digital ecosystem. Boxed games will carry download codes, packaging warnings have been added, and Sony is investing in digital-only infrastructure in Austria. The shift has sparked criticism from preservationists and gamers who rely on used markets, with concerns about losing access if an account is banned or licenses expire.

via Notebookcheck|
#2028#digital-ownership#licensing
Chicago Exits 2028 DNC Bid as Finalists Narrow
politics4 days ago

Chicago Exits 2028 DNC Bid as Finalists Narrow

Chicago will not host the 2028 Democratic National Convention after the DNC narrowed finalists to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia, eliminating Chicago (and Atlanta) from consideration; the convention is scheduled for August 7–10, 2028, and the DNC has not explained why Chicago was cut. Chicago had bid to host again after the 2024 DNC, which drew visitors and significant economic activity, but the party will choose the 2028 host city later this year. Houston will host the 2028 Republican National Convention.

via Block Club Chicago|
#2028#chicago#conventions
Ossoff escalates anti-Trump critique as 2028 buzz swells in Georgia race
politics7 days ago

Ossoff escalates anti-Trump critique as 2028 buzz swells in Georgia race

Sen. Jon Ossoff intensifies his anti-Trump messaging—stomping a Columbus rally with Mark Kelly and delivering sharp, viral remarks—while repeatedly insisting he has zero interest in a 2028 presidential bid and wants only to win reelection. The feud underscores renewed national attention on Ossoff’s future ambitions, even as his Georgia race remains competitive and well funded, aided by bipartisan GOP endorsements, with polls showing momentum that could bolster his national profile if he prevails.

via CNN|
#2028#georgia#ossoff
Trump says the law blocks a 2028 bid, but the idea lingers
politics13 days ago

Trump says the law blocks a 2028 bid, but the idea lingers

Trump told reporters that while he'd love to run in 2028, the law is very strong and would block a third term under the Twenty-second Amendment; the piece notes he has teased a run in the past, but constitutional scholars say there’s no viable path to bypass the term limit, including via a vice-presidential route, and the debate highlights the constitutional guardrails around a potential comeback.

via Fox News|
#2028#politics#third-term
politics14 days ago

Endorsements on Trial as Midwest Primaries Shape 2028 Dreams

Tonight’s primaries test endorsement power and electability across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and South Carolina: a high-stakes Wisconsin governor race between left-leaning Francesca Hong and David Crowley could reshape the state’s 2028 map, Minnesota’s Senate contest serves as another test of the left within the party, and Trump-backed candidates loom in South Carolina, all against a backdrop of national figures weighing in and Democrats planning a unity tour to mend divisions after a bitter Wisconsin primary.

via Politico|
#2028#endorsements#minnesota
Sony Sticks to Plan to End PlayStation Discs by 2028
news25 days ago

Sony Sticks to Plan to End PlayStation Discs by 2028

Sony confirms it will end PlayStation discs for new games in 2028, citing ongoing digitalization, and says the move will proceed cautiously while acknowledging fan backlash; the company argues the disc is not a major differentiator from PC and outlines how retailers can adapt with code-in-box strategies, as some fans rally boycott efforts amid concern for physical gaming's future.

via kotaku.com|
#2028#digital-distribution#news
MLB Proposes Mandatory Player Participation for 2028 LA Olympics
sports1 month ago

MLB Proposes Mandatory Player Participation for 2028 LA Olympics

MLB and the MLB Players Association are discussing a formal deal to include major leaguers in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with MLB proposing a mandatory participation clause that could fine players and place nonparticipants on a three-week restricted list unless excused. The union has called the plan extreme, while Commissioner Manfred says the Olympic break would disrupt the season. Key issues include logistics and insurance, and a potential schedule pause around July 9–21, 2028. The six-team baseball tournament will feature host U.S. plus qualifiers from the 2026 World Baseball Classic and future events; the WBC remains optional. A formal agreement is needed for players to participate.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#2028#mandatory-participation#mlb
Maine’s high-stakes Senate race could lock Democrats into power in 2026 and beyond
politics1 month ago

Maine’s high-stakes Senate race could lock Democrats into power in 2026 and beyond

Maine is a must-win for Democrats to gain a Senate majority in 2026, with the race’s chaotic dynamics carrying outsized influence on the President’s agenda and nominations. The outcome matters beyond this cycle because there are few flips left in blue or purple areas, and losing Maine could jeopardize a Democratic majority even if 2028 delivers strong gains elsewhere. In short, Maine’s result could determine whether Democrats control the Senate and set their leverage into the next presidency.

via NBC News|
#2026#2028#democrats
DSA surges in NY and Colorado primaries, teeing up a 2028 bid
podcasts1 month ago

DSA surges in NY and Colorado primaries, teeing up a 2028 bid

DSA-backed candidates pulled off major primary wins in New York and Colorado, boosting the movement’s profile as mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsements boost its reach. In a wide-ranging discussion, DSA co-chair Megan Romer explains the group’s push for a long-term, populist economic agenda (universal childcare, Medicare for All, debt relief) while addressing criticisms over borders and policing, vetting of anti-establishment candidates, and Israel/Palestine policy. The interview also revisits the AOC endorsement controversy and signals possible 2028 presidential ambitions to keep DSA’s voice in national debates.

via vox.com|
#2028#colorado#democratic-socialists-of-america
IOC clears ROC path for Russian athletes ahead of 2028 LA Games
sports1 month ago

IOC clears ROC path for Russian athletes ahead of 2028 LA Games

The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted the Russian Olympic Committee’s suspension, clearing the way for Russian athletes to compete under the ROC at the 2028 Los Angeles Games and beyond after the ROC said it would not operate in Ukrainian territories; the IOC will monitor compliance with anti-doping rules and could require independent testing if RUSADA remains non-compliant, and will review anthem and flag use at a later date.

via The New York Times|
#2028#doping#olympics
PGA TOUR Unveils Merit-Based Two-Series Format Set to Launch in 2028
sports2 months ago

PGA TOUR Unveils Merit-Based Two-Series Format Set to Launch in 2028

The PGA TOUR approved a two-series competitive model to start in 2028: the PGA TOUR Championship Series for the world’s top players (roughly 23–24 events, at least $20 million purses per event, 120-player fields, 72 holes with a 36-hole cut, and a revamped postseason including match play) and the PGA TOUR Challenger Series for up-and-coming players (at least 20 events, at least $4 million purses, about 144-player fields, 72 holes with a 36-hole cut). The two series will run parallel with separate points systems and a promotion/relegation pathway: at least 20 Challenger players will be promoted to the Championship Series, while the top ~90 Championship finishers will be exempt for the next season. A “last chance” fall series and continued Q-School provide additional routes, and a limited set of elevated international events may be played in partnership with the DP World Tour. The change aims to bring clearer pathways, higher stakes, and a more merit-based competitive framework starting in 2028.

via PGA Tour|
#2028#golf#pga-tour