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Sony: Digital PS games are licenses, not ownership as discs fade out by 2028
technology1 day 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
Weeklong PS Blackout Sparks Debate Over Digital Switch
gaming4 days ago

Weeklong PS Blackout Sparks Debate Over Digital Switch

A social-media–driven PS Blackout calls for players to power down or log off from August 23–30 to protest Sony’s move toward a fully digital future. Critics say the window is arbitrary and unlikely to move the needle, especially with Gamescom week and major launches underway; participation remains uncertain as many players may continue to play or buy games despite the call.

via Insider Gaming|
#blackout#gaming#playstation
Guerrilla's Horizon Hunters Gathering pivots to traditional multiplayer with story mode
gaming5 days ago

Guerrilla's Horizon Hunters Gathering pivots to traditional multiplayer with story mode

Guerrilla Games is scrapping the live-service model for Horizon Hunters Gathering and redesigning it as a traditional multiplayer game with a story mode and reduced scope; the overhaul began in June, staff are being reassigned with a December milestone, and a smaller team remains on a single-player sequel, as Sony contends with broader live-service challenges.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#gaming#guerrilla-games#horizon-hunters-gathering
Xbox Holds Just 4% Of New U.S. Physical Game Sales
news6 days ago

Xbox Holds Just 4% Of New U.S. Physical Game Sales

A Circana report shows U.S. buyers are largely skipping Xbox physical discs this year, with Xbox at just over 4% of new physical game sales while Nintendo leads with 63% and PlayStation at 32%; analysts point to Xbox Game Pass digital access, cross‑platform releases, and production differences, and note July 2026 saw an all‑time low for new physical software amid broader declines in content spending.

via Kotaku|
#circana#news#nintendo
PlayStation Reworks Horizon Spinoff Into Smaller Co-op Experience
technology6 days ago

PlayStation Reworks Horizon Spinoff Into Smaller Co-op Experience

Bloomberg reports that Sony’s Horizon Hunters Gathering, a live-service spin-off of Horizon, is being redesigned to remove live-service elements in favor of a smaller cooperative multiplayer with a story mode after negative private playtest feedback. The game isn’t canceled yet, but most of the team is being reassigned and must convince executives by December; Sony has not publicly commented.

via Game Informer|
#bloomberg#horizon-hunters-gathering#jason-schreier
Ex-PS Boss Sees Disc-Free Future, Warns Used Market Could Shrink by 2028
gaming7 days ago

Ex-PS Boss Sees Disc-Free Future, Warns Used Market Could Shrink by 2028

Former PlayStation chief Shuhei Yoshida says he’s fully digital and supports a disc-free future by 2028, though he didn’t realize Sony planned to sunset discs. He notes that updates and DLC largely drive game data even on physical discs, but acknowledges the lack of physical media could hurt the used-game market; Sony plans to counter price pressures with promotions as discs fade, while concerns persist about game delisting and preservation.

via Wccftech|
#digital-distribution#discless-future#gaming
Sony's Pulse Elevate Desktop Speakers Debut November 12 for $220
technology7 days ago

Sony's Pulse Elevate Desktop Speakers Debut November 12 for $220

Sony's Pulse Elevate wireless desktop speakers will ship November 12 for $220, with pre-orders opening September 1. The speakers feature planar magnetic drivers for high-fidelity sound, a microphone with background-noise suppression, support for Tempest 3D AudioTech and PS Link connectivity, USB-C adaptor, Bluetooth with multipoint pairing, and compatibility with PS5, PS Portal, PC, and Mac, plus adjustable tilt and customizable presets via PS5 or PC.

via Engadget|
#desktop-speakers#playstation#ps5
Pulse Elevate speakers bring PS5-era sound to desktops this November
tech7 days ago

Pulse Elevate speakers bring PS5-era sound to desktops this November

Sony’s Pulse Elevate wireless gaming speakers are launching November 12 for $219.99 and are compatible with PS5, PlayStation Portal, PC, and Mac. They feature studio-inspired planar magnetic drivers for lifelike sound, a built-in mic for voice chat, PlayStation Link low-latency tech, and charging docks. Available in black and white, preorders begin September 1; global and regional availability varies, with some colors/products limited to PlayStation Direct or select retailers.

via The Verge|
#gaming#playstation#ps5
Sony Phases Out Physical Game Discs by 2028, Sparking Industry Debate
technology8 days ago

Sony Phases Out Physical Game Discs by 2028, Sparking Industry Debate

Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida responds to Sony's plan to end physical game discs in 2028, saying it's not a major issue for most players since patches, DLC, and updates require downloads anyway; collectors may miss physical media and concerns about pricing, the secondhand market, and preservation arise, while Ubisoft's Yves Guillemot sees mixed but not disruptive effects; the move aligns with PS6 timing and ongoing component shortages.

via GameSpot|
#digital-distribution#game-preservation#physical-discs
No-Disc Protests Erupt as Phantom Blade Zero Takes the Stage
gaming8 days ago

No-Disc Protests Erupt as Phantom Blade Zero Takes the Stage

Sony’s State of Play for Phantom Blade Zero was met with a flood of “no disc no buy” comments as pre-orders for the game are digital-only. Sony shows no sign of a physical release and pushes a digital-only future for the PS6, while data from several countries shows physical discs remain popular there (Germany, France, Japan, UK), highlighting an uneven global shift and potential impacts on resale rights and pricing.

via Kotaku|
#digital-only#gaming#no-disc-no-buy