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God of War studio confirms Laufey will have a disc version, revealing its release window | VGC

… We can confirm God of War Laufey will be available on disc. — Santa Monica Studio – God of War Laufey @SonySantaMonica July 10, 2026 The news that Sony is ending disc production has been met with an outpouring of criticism from fans of physical media. …

Jul 11, 2026 · Andy Robinson

PlayStation announces the end of disc games, starting in January 2028 | VGC

… Sony said: “As consumer preferences and the broader entertainment industry continue to shift away from physical discs to digital, physical game disc production for all new games releasing on PlayStation consoles will be discontinued starting January 2028.” It added: “This is a natural direction for… …

Jul 1, 2026 · Andy Robinson

FF7 Remake trilogy’s ending was mapped out from the start, and Hamaguchi says he’s ‘confident’ in it | VGC

… We’re very much excited to see how fans will react to the ending of the story.” FF7 Revelation’s director on ending the trilogy, and why fan feedback can lead to a bland game Final Fantasy 7 Remake series director Naoki Hamaguchi discusses the big Summer Game Fest reveal Later in our interview, the… …

Jun 13, 2026 · Andy Robinson

Sony goes quiet as ‘Don’t Kill the Disc’ petition reaches 165,000 signatures | VGC

… Important updates: News on physical discs for new games - https://t.co/BzZODXdWGY News on PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita - https://t.co/ev3mN6wj14 pic.twitter.com/PWXTZGHAh6 — PlayStation @PlayStation July 1, 2026 The account would usually post and share content related to upcoming games on a… …

Jul 7, 2026 · Dave Aubrey

Nintendo confirms Switch 1 sales aren’t yet ending outside of Europe | VGC

… Speaking to VGC, a Nintendo spokesperson has now confirmed that the discontinuation of Switch 1 sales is related only to Europe. …

Jul 8, 2026 · Andy Robinson

Sony says it’s been talking to retailers about its disc-free future, suggests US retailers may still sell codes in a box | VGC

… At a Q&A session following its Q1 2026 earnings announcement, Sony CEO Lin Tao stated that the company has been in discussion with retailers in an attempt to find solutions that will make both sides happy, suggesting that code-in-a-box releases could still come to regions like North America. “For t… …

Jul 31, 2026 · Chris Scullion

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma named as adviser to US Federal Reserve on ‘Jobs and Productivity’ | VGC

… Each task force will carefully consider whether policymakers’ means and methods, analytical tools and policy approaches can be improved upon. “I am honored that the best minds from a range of disciplines have agreed to work with us to sharpen our performance as an institution. …

Jul 9, 2026 · Andy Robinson

Halo: Campaign Evolved’s boxed version will come with physical discs so that players can ‘have tangible items to add to your collection’ | VGC

… Following the news that the physical version of Grand Theft Auto VI would come with a code in a box, rather than a physical disc, followed by the news that Sony plans to end the production of physical versions of new PlayStation games in 2028, players have voiced concerns that others in the industr… …

Jul 6, 2026 · Jordan Middler

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot says Sony scrapping discs won’t disturb the industry too much | VGC

… A petition on Change.org to get Sony to reverse its decision currently has around 340,000 signatures, but it appears unlikely that it will have any impact, as the company’s largest production site in Austria is already preparing to move away from manufacturing discs . …

Jul 24, 2026 · Chris Scullion

PlayStation 6 ‘almost guaranteed’ for 2028 after digital-only news, analyst says | VGC

Wednesday’s news that PlayStation will discontinue all physical game disc production starting in January 2028 “almost certainly guarantees” that PS6 won’t launch before that date. …