… Earlier this month, PlayStation announced that it was putting an end to disc production in 2028, citing growing digitalization and player preference for digital games. Unsurprisingly, this caused widespread backlash , with physical game collectors expressing concerns over ownership. …
… Discovery since the 1969 Kinney/National acquisition . …
… Xbox supposedly has a disc-to-digital feature that is in the works, for example, which would theoretically give fans a way to transfer their games across consoles, but nothing is guaranteed anymore. …
… " It is a fair question, although the answer could really be as simple as Rockstar wanting to avoid leaks initially with discs getting accidentally released before launch, and then wanting to increase sales further with a new disc version a few months after the initial hype has died down. …
… Predictably, its use garnered backlash from subscribers. …
… PlayStation is also currently facing a lot of backlash for its plans to stop disc production in 2028 . …
… The ending of The Umbrella Academy itself became especially divisive because it attempted to wrap up multiple timelines, character arcs, and existential themes within a condensed runtime. Some audiences appreciated the ambition, but many others felt disconnected from the resolution. …
… Discovery, did not provide a specific reason for the cancellation, but it came amid the major corporate upheaval following the WarnerMedia-Discovery merger and a broader push to cut costs. …
… Unfortunately, the hurdles didn't end there, as the first look at The Odyssey sparked skepticism and backlash over creative choices, such as a lack of Greek representation and the use of contemporary English dialogue. …
… While that alone has caused some backlash and heated discourse online, particularly because it means several new characters, many fans are nevertheless excited to see some beloved characters return to the screen. …