Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1943, Christine McVie, English singer-songwriter and keyboard player (died 2022) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1988, Patrick Beverley, American basketball player was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

PlayStation Will No Longer Release Physical Games. That Should Worry You

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July 2, 2026

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PlayStation Will No Longer Release Physical Games. That Should Worry You

Sony announced that physical games will no longer be produced for PlayStation. The move affects both first-party and third-party games.

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Mashable

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· Jul 1, 2026

Xbox testing a feature that lets gamers digitize their physical games

Is Microsoft planning to do away with physical game discs like Sony is?

Digital Trends

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· 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.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 1, 2026

PlayStation announces it will end physical disc production for new games starting in 2028

PlayStation will discontinue physical game disc production for all new games starting January 2028, the company announced on Wednesday. ​Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation’s parent company, said the decision is a response to shifting consumer preferences and broader trends in the entertainment industry. ​“The general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs,” the news release []

DualShockers

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· Jul 1, 2026

Sony No Longer Releasing Physical Games Despite Vocal Consumer Preferences

The digital future is here, whether we like it or not.

Kuwait Times

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· Jul 2, 2026

Sony’s digital shift sparks debate over the future of Kuwait’s iconic Rihab Complex

KUWAIT: Sony’s announcement that it will permanently end physical disc releases for new PlayStation games by January 2028 has sparked widespread discussion among gamers in Kuwait,...

AzerNews

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· Jul 2, 2026

Sony says new games releasing on Playstation to be digital only 2028 onward

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC's PlayStation announced on Wednesday that its new video games would be released only in digital format, discontinuing physical discs, starting January 2028, AzerNEWS reports.

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Related coverage for "PlayStation Will No Longer Release Physical Games. That Should Worry You": Mashable — Xbox testing a feature that lets gamers digitize their physical games. Digital Trends — Sony kills physical PlayStation games. The era of discs comes to an end for Team Blue. Washington Examiner — PlayStation announces it will end physical disc production for new games starting in 2028. DualShockers — Sony No Longer Releasing Physical Games Despite Vocal Consumer Preferences. Kuwait Times — Sony’s digital shift sparks debate over the future of Kuwait’s iconic Rihab Complex. AzerNews — Sony says new games releasing on Playstation to be digital only 2028 onward