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'We've set this company up in preparation for this moment' — as PlayStation scraps discs, these companies are ready to keep physical games alive

I spoke to some of the companies keeping physical games media alive in the wake of PlayStation's pivot to a digital-only future, and what they're continuing to do to provide fans with the experience they want from physical goods.

TechRadar

34% of PS5 discs and 50% of Xbox Series X discs are junk without a download, research finds: "It's deliberately undermining the value of physical releases"

"We let them relabel a purchase into 'licensing'"

GamesRadar

Sony refuses to back down from killing physical media despite massive backlash; I hope Xbox doesn't follow their example, even though it's likely it will

During a recent financial earnings report, a Sony executive took the time to address the massive backlash it felt from gamers when it decided to end production of physical game discs for future PlayStation consoles, and their response is not one gamers want to hear.

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Sony doubles down on plan to end PlayStation discs despite "strong views" against it: "We don't see that there will be any negative impact on our business"

"Digitalization is progressing"

GamesRadar

Collectively, we chose a digital future for games – so why doesn’t it feel like our choice at all?

We mourn the death of discs, yet we starved physical copies of their oxygen

GamesRadar

Sony stands by disc-free gaming plan despite fan backlash

Sony will stop producing physical game discs for new PlayStation titles. This transition to digital-only releases begins in January 2028. The company cited changing consumer habits and the progress of digitalization. Sony acknowledged gamer concerns about ownership and preservation of physical media. They are working with retailers for a mutually…

The Economic Times

Sony descends its ivory tower to tell you it does not care about your ‘strong views’ on the killing of discs

Sounds like it's over.

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Halo Campaign Evolved is a competent, but mostly unnecessary remake of a classic that feels (mostly) at home on PS5

Halo: Campaign Evolved is not a game many people will have asked for, but it still does an adequate job of reimagining the Xbox classic for 2026. However, some of the changes go too far.

Tom’s Guide

Sony CFO confirms PlayStation won’t revert physical disc production end plan despite backlash

Sony seems to stick to their plans.

Dot Esports

'GTA 6' Download Codes in Japan Set to Expire in Just Six Months—But Why?

"GTA 6" download codes in Japan will expire in 2027 due to payment regulations, raising questions about digital game ownership and physical releases.

Player One

There's a timeline where Dark Souls was a PlayStation exclusive, but Sony lost out on the chance because it wouldn't publish Demon's Souls in North America

Things could always be worse.

PC Gamer

PREVIEW: Gears of War: E-Day's 'Horde Siege' is the most fun I've ever had in the entire history of the Gears franchise

Last week I had the opportunity to go hands on with Gears of War: E-Day and its new "Horde Siege" mode, which is far more chaotic, bombastic, and cinematic than I expected.

Windows Central

Sony and Microsoft are destroying console and PC gaming — here’s why the experts think Valve can save the day with SteamOS

PC gamers are tired of Windows, PlayStation and Xbox — can Valve and SteamOS save the day?

TechRadar

GTA VI launch offers Sony boost amid chip cost pressures

Sony anticipates significant gains from the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI release. However, rising memory chip prices present a considerable challenge for the company. The highly anticipated game will launch exclusively on PlayStation 5 consoles. This launch aims to boost PS5 hardware and software sales this year. Sony may adjust…

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PlayStation ditching physical games is "a bridge across the bad years" of high hardware costs, analyst says, but it means "casuals and youngsters will drift off to mobile, PC, and free-to-play even faster"

"Killing physical media boards up one of the cheapest doorways into PlayStation"

GamesRadar

An Xbox outage left physical games unplayable, tech lead says Microsoft is working to make sure that never happens again

"Disc-based entitlement checks should not prevent players from accessing their games," says Scott Van Vliet

GamesRadar

One of the best sim racing brands for Xbox and PC is finally partnering with PlayStation, but I hope it can hold onto its reasonable pricing

Polyphony Digital and Moza have announced that they're working on an officially licensed PS5 sim racing setup for Gran Turismo 7.

GamesRadar

Trying to find a good deal on Saros has made me angrier about PlayStation killing discs – it's anti-consumer and will price gamers out of our hobby

An ignoble end to my deal hunting dreams

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What Hi-Fi?

The death of PlayStation’s physical discs extends far beyond how you actually play your games – it's even worse than you think

The joy of Cex

Windows Central

Quote of the day by Phil Spencer: "A future where every screen is an Xbox" — Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5 proves why Asha Sharma had to abandon a flawed plan

Phil Spencer once envisioned an Xbox on every screen. Here is why new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma had to abandon that multiplatform strategy and double down on dedicated console hardware.

Player One

PlayStation Plus Unveils August 2026 Free Games: 'Dying Light 2,' 'Signalis,' and More

PlayStation Plus' August 2026 lineup is already here, and games like Signalis and Dying Light 2 are available come next week.

Windows Central

Xbox Helix and Steam — and why it no longer makes sense

One of the coolest new features of the next-gen Xbox is the promise of PC-like openness. But ... does it still make sense from a strategic point of view? Does it still fit Xbox's wider plan under Asha? Let's discuss.

Windows Central

Xbox and PlayStation have both proved our impending all-digital future is going to be awful

Both Xbox and PlayStation have suffered major outages in the last few days, which is a really awesome precursor to our all-digital future.

The Economic Times

'Absolute garbage' or '9/10'? PlayStation players can't agree on Halo: Campaign Evolved; game now available on all platforms

Halo Campaign Evolved, a modernized remake, has launched across major gaming platforms. Early player responses show a division between praise for visuals and criticism of design. The remake includes updated graphics, refined controls, and enhanced level design elements. New prequel missions and expanded weapon arsenals are also part of this…

GamesRadar

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads call PlayStation killing discs a "sad decision" after buying boxed copies of their own RPG – "For us, physical was something special"

Discs may be more expensive to make, but they're valuable parts of the culture

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