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GTA 6 Fans Are Reportedly Planning to Set Console Locations to New Zealand for Early Midnight Launch

GTA 6 is set for a staggered global release on 19 November 2026, with fans exploring a New Zealand console trick for early access. Pre-loading begins on 12 November.

International Business Times UK

Sony's $7.85 Million PlayStation Settlement: Who Could Get PSN Credit And What Happens Next

Sony's proposed $7.85 million PlayStation settlement could pay eligible users in PSN credit. Here's who qualifies and what happens on October 15.

Player One

PlayStation Plus September 2026 Free Games Are Live

PlayStation Plus members can claim four games from September 1 through October 5, including "Sniper Elite: Resistance," "MLB The Show 26," "Wobbly Life" and "Chained Echoes."

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Sony argues ‘reasonable consumers would not be misled’ into believing they own digital games in class action motion — PlayStation Store ‘buy’ button lawsuit may never reach a courtroom

Sony Interactive Entertainment asked a federal judge to push a proposed class action lawsuit over the PlayStation Store’s “buy” and “purchase” labels out of court and into individual arbitration.

Tom’s Hardware

GTA 6 on Netflix LIVE — reactions to the extended gameplay for Grand Theft Auto VI

Netflix and Rockstar have teamed up for GTA 6: An Extended Look, and we’ve got all the latest updates and live coverage of this event

Tom’s Guide

PlayStation Is Ending Physical Discs for New Games — What Does That Mean for Game Ownership?

Sony is ending physical disc production for new PlayStation games in 2028. We break down what that means for used games, preservation and what "owning" a game will mean.

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'People should have the choice to buy games in the format that suits them best': top G2A executive supports push for physical game preservation, as Sony and Rockstar look to a disk-free future

Game discs on PlayStation will be gone starting in 2028, and the chief business officer of G2A, a digital game key site, isn't siding with Sony's choice.

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The PlayStation Store and Network are down – a great sign for Sony's all-digital, no-disc future

The PlayStation Store is chugging for many users

GamesRadar

How to pre-order EA FC 27 on PS5 Xbox and PC

Pre-order to get some extra items.

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'GTA 6' Pre-Orders Surge as $100 Edition Tops PlayStation Charts Despite Skipping Physical Discs

"GTA 6" pre-orders are surging worldwide, with the $100 Ultimate Edition leading PlayStation charts despite complaints about pricing and digital extras.

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Former PlayStation Store boss says retail price is "set directly by the publisher" as digital draws ire for being more costly than the physical discs Sony is killing

Gordon Thornton claims this "counters claims of unilateral price fixing"

GamesRadar

After Sony announces its sunsetting PlayStation discs, Hideo Kojima shares a warning about physical media: "What is happening to video games in 2028 might also happen to movies"

Hideo Kojima has spoken out about the importance of physical media

Total Film

PlayStation killing physical games could make gaming deals a thing of the past — and that’s a major problem

PlayStation's decision to end physical games in January 2028 could have a major impact on bargain shopping. Here's why it's a problem.

Tom’s Guide

Sony is ending PlayStation game discs for new releases in 2028

New PS releases are going digital-only.

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Sony officially kills the PlayStation disc, ending physical game production in 2028 — shutting down the PlayStation Store on the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita systems

While Nintendo remains a holdout, this announcement essentially sounds the death knell for physical media in cutting-edge gaming.

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PlayStation Store on PS3 and Vita to shut down 5 years after Sony first decided against it – starting as soon as next month in some regions

It's the end of an era

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PlayStation is ending physical disc production for new games in 2028 as Sony says "general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs"

"This is a natural direction" for the company

TechRadar

'This should be illegal': Sony is deleting over 500 purchased movies from PlayStation Store accounts — and it's the ultimate warning to buy 4K Blu-rays instead

Sony is removing hundreds of StudioCanal titles from customers' libraries on September 1, 2026, without compensation.

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Sony Removes Hundreds of Purchased PlayStation Store Movies From Customer Libraries

Sony will remove hundreds of purchased PlayStation Store movies due to licensing agreements, raising fresh concerns over digital ownership rights.

Tom’s Guide

GTA 6 pre-orders are now LIVE: Here’s how to secure your copy of Grand Theft Auto VI today

GTA 6 pre-orders are live right now. Here's how to secure your copy of this highly anticipated game ahead of its November 19 launch day.

Dot Esports

How to pre-order GTA 6 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S

It's almost here.

Player One

'Persona 6' Story Leak: PlayStation Store Listing Reveals Familiar Formula, New Questions to Answer

"Persona 6" story details emerge through a PlayStation listing, teasing school life, friendships, romance, and supernatural mysteries. It's an official description now.

The Economic Times

GTA 6 Price Leak? PlayStation Store listing sparks speculation ahead of November 2026 launch

Speculation surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6's price has intensified following placeholder listings on the PlayStation Store. While official pricing remains unconfirmed by Rockstar Games, industry analysts anticipate a standard edition between $69.99 and $79.99, with premium versions costing more. The game is still slated for a November 19, 2026 release.

International Business Times UK

God of War Laufey Release Date: Sony Says Launch Is 'To Be Determined' Despite PS5 Reveal

Sony has announced God of War Laufey, focusing on Laufey in a realm of diverse mythologies. Despite detailed gameplay reveals, the release date remains unconfirmed.

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GTA 6 pre-order rumors appear to be false alarm — latest updates

The internet was ablaze today with GTA pre-order rumors following a Best Buy leak, but it looks like this may have been a false alarm.

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