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PlayStation's Move Away from Physical Discs Sparks Industry Debate
Chet Faliszek, known for his work on Left 4 Dead, has weighed in on PlayStation's plan to end physical game discs in 2028, arguing that the shift to digital is a direct result of player purchasing habits rather than corporate conspiracy
Physical PlayStation game sales fall as disc demand outpaces purchases
Industry data shows only seven PlayStation games have sold over 100,000 physical copies in the US this year, despite vocal calls for disc releases. The figures highlight a sharp decline in physical media demand on PlayStation platforms
Marvel's Wolverine Trailer Met With Disc Backlash Amid PlayStation Shift
Insomniac Games has released a new cinematic trailer for Marvel's Wolverine, but player reaction has been dominated by criticism of Sony's decision to end physical disc production for PlayStation games from 2028
Steam Machine price stays high as memory shortages worsen in 2026
Valve has confirmed that the Steam Machine's steep price is unlikely to drop soon, with ongoing global memory shortages continuing to drive up costs for both production and consumers
Splatoon Raiders release date set for 23 July on Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo has officially confirmed Splatoon Raiders will launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on 23 July 2026, with pre-orders now open and select UK retailers offering exclusive bonus items
Xbox clarifies single-player exclusivity will be decided case by case
Xbox has clarified that not all single-player games from its studios will be exclusive to Xbox consoles, with future exclusivity decisions to be made individually rather than by genre or mode
Xbox Clarifies Exclusive Plans as Gears of War: E-Day Stays Off PS5
Xbox executives have confirmed that Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution are not the only exclusives in development, but warn players not to expect every single-player title to remain Xbox-only as the company refines its approach
Xbox Restructuring Shifts Focus to Legacy Franchises Over New Ideas
Xbox has announced a major restructure, cutting 3,200 jobs and parting ways with several studios. The company is now prioritising established franchises like Halo and Fallout, raising questions about the future of original game development
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