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Hideo Kojima's fears resurface as PlayStation ends physical games: "Eventually, even digital data will no longer be owned by individuals on their own initiative"
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Kotaku
· Jul 1, 2026
The Internet Reacts To PlayStation Killing Off Game Discs
PlayStation games will no longer have physical discs starting in 2028
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· Jul 10, 2026
Last time PlayStation threatened to close PS3 and Vita digital stores, the players revolted: "As gamers and collectors this is a hard pill to swallow"
Last time PlayStation threatened to close PS3 and Vita digital stores, the players revolted: "As gamers and collectors this is a hard pill to swallow"
The Japan Times
· Jul 2, 2026
Sony to end video game disc production in January 2028
The gaming giant says the move toward digital-only games aligns the company with consumer trends toward online marketplaces.
Digital Trends
· Jul 1, 2026
Sony kills physical PlayStation games. The era of discs comes to an end for Team Blue
Physical PlayStation discs are getting a hard cutoff: January 2028. After that, every new game will be digital-only, on both the PlayStation Store and at retail.
ComicBook.com
· Jul 2, 2026
Even Fast Food Brands Are Trolling PlayStation With End to Physical Foods
Image courtesy of Sony Since Sony’s controversial reveal that PlayStation will be going fully digital, many companies have pushed back. Notably, the Video Game History Foundation issued a statement about the impact on game preservation. Many game developers are also urging PlayStation gamers to buy their physical games “while they still can.” But while many reactions have been pointing []
Polygon
· Jul 2, 2026
PS5 fans flock to piracy after news that Sony is ending physical games
Sony's decisions surrounding digital games and media on PlayStation products leads to unintended consequences as fans seek jailbreaking options
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