… To understand the impact of ending physical disc production, we collected responses from game companies about the implications for creators, collectors, and game preservation. …
… As reported last week, Sony's decision to end disc production was "in response to shifting trends in consumer preference and the broader entertainment industry." "This is a natural direction for Sony Interactive Entertainment to adapt to consumer trends as the general preference for digital media s… …
… Sony also addressed negative feedback about its decision to end physical disc production for new PlayStation games beginning January 2028. …
… Sony later clarified to developers and publishers that they can reorder existing PlayStation discs after the production end date. …
… Since taking the role, Sharma has implemented key leadership changes , discontinued Gaming Copilot , reduced the price of Game Pass , and rebranded Microsoft Gaming as Xbox .
Nintendo will discontinue sales of the original Switch lineup in Europe from mid-February 2027, as required by EU legislation on accessible consumer hardware batteries . …
… This transition is underscored by plans announced last week to end production of physical discs for new PlayStation games starting January 2028. …
… "It gives Nitro members access to gaming services and gear that matter most to players, with ongoing partnerships that extend beyond Discord and into how you play, for as long as you're a member." This new version of Game Pass follows last month's announcement by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma regarding pric… …
… The firm also does not want to contribute to game project financing via co-production agreements. For the year ending December 2025, Tencent held 41.9% of Don't Nod stock and 33.5% of its voting rights. …
… Epic says it's targeting an early access release by the end of 2027. Unreal Engine 5.8 Many features are now Production Ready in UE 5.8, including MegaLights, Audio Insights, Dataflow for Chaos Cloth, Live Link Hub, Iris, and Movie Render Graph. …