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Netflix Believes the Future of Cloud Gaming Looks Like the… Nintendo Wii?
Netflix's new game, 'Unhinged,' thinks your phone is the next generation of the Wii Remote.
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· Jul 3, 2026
PlayStation's disc-less future could "heavily influence" Xbox and Nintendo's approach to physical games, former Sony boss says, calling the decision "dramatic"
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· 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 []
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· Jul 2, 2026
PlayStation Has Planned To Ditch Physical Releases For A While, Report Claims
Despite the massive backlash, it seems like PlayStation's all-digital future is set in stone.
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· 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.
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· Jul 3, 2026
Sony’s Decision To Ditch Physical PlayStation Discs Is Getting Absolutely Clowned On
Sony's decision to stop making physical PlayStation games by 2028 has sparked outrage online, with brands like Domino's and KFC joining in on the jokes. Fans are worried about losing ownership and the essence of physical games.
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· Jul 2, 2026
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