Xbox Officially Reveals Disc-to-Digital Program to Bring Your Physical Games Under One Library Xbox officially debuts its new disc-to-digital game conversion program, allowing players to build their library. Player One · Aug 27
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma re: PlayStation's disc backlash — "I know players love physical media," but what about next-gen Helix plans? Xbox CEO Asha Sharma recently spoke with the BBC about the next-gen Xbox Helix console, but stopped short of confirming a commitment to disc-based games longer term. Windows Central · Aug 26
Xbox announces disc-to-digital conversion plan as part of its "commitment to game preservation," and while it's a good idea the red flags have me scared "As technology, devices, and distribution continue to evolve, preserving access to the games people own matters more than ever" GamesRadar · Aug 26
Xbox's disc-to-digital program goes live for Insiders on Monday — Here's how it works With support for "thousands" of games from day one, you will soon be able to enjoy digital benefits with physical discs on Xbox, but there's still no word on the ultimate fate for physical Xbox games. Windows Central · Aug 26
PlayStation Players Extend Blackout Indefinitely Over Axed Discs While Risking GTA 6 Launch PlayStation fans have extended a PS5 blackout indefinitely over Sony's decision to axe physical discs, even as GTA 6 and Marvel's Wolverine edge closer to launch. International Business Times UK · Aug 26
"It's been a difficult time for console hardware," says Unity CEO, but costs will come down and console games will continue to thrive: "We'll see that with GTA" "I think of the cost pressures as being temporary" GamesRadar · Aug 26
Backwards compatibility is neat, but I'd grab an original PS1 rather than listening to people saying "just buy a PS2" You can play PS1 games on your PS2, but here's why it's sometimes better to use Sony's original console rather than rely on backwards compatibility. GamesRadar · Aug 25
PlayStation’s 27-inch gaming monitor is perfect for PS5 and PC gamers — here’s why PlayStation’s 27-inch gaming monitor is the perfect companion for the PS5 thanks to its rich picture quality, smooth performance, and unique features. Tom’s Guide · Aug 25
Persona 6 will have a physical PS5 copy, leaving fans convinced Atlus is releasing the JRPG before Sony ditches discs in 2028 Sony's ending disc production for new PlayStation games in January 2028 GamesRadar · Aug 25
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. Player One · Aug 24
Sony reminds PlayStation users they don't own anything: "The software is licensed to you, not sold" Yes, "even those you paid for" GamesRadar · Aug 24
PlayStation Blackout Movement: Fans Boycott Logins, Purchases, Services Due to Disc Phaseout Fans have started a new PlayStation Blackout movement which has users boycotting logins, purchases, and services of the platform. Player One · Aug 24
Group plans one-week PlayStation blackout to protest Sony’s plan to end physical game production — calls for players to turn off their consoles or log out of PSN from August 23 to 30 A game preservation group is asking PlayStation users to stay away from their consoles for a week in protest of Sony's plan to axe physical game disc production. However, others say this is too soft, and a more concrete move would be to cancel PSN subscriptions en masse or refund… Tom’s Hardware · Aug 23
"PlayStation has restored my access": Indie dev says their games will now "remain available" after Sony previously pulled their publishing deal without "any reason" Ternox Games has some good news for PS5 players GamesRadar · Aug 21
TechRadar · Aug 20 The live-service elements of Horizon Hunters Gathering are reportedly being stripped out following 'poor feedback' as new details emerge about several canceled PlayStation titles Guerilla Games is reportedly overhauling Horizon Hunters Gathering and stripping out the game's live-service elements following negative feedback.
T3 · Aug 20 PlayStation's Sonos-rivalling wireless speakers finally get a release date and pricing details Sony's Pulse Elevate speakers will be available from November but pre-orders start earlier
Dot Esports · Aug 19 Sony reportedly strips live-service elements from Horizon multiplayer game Another live-service stumble.
GamesRadar · Aug 19 Horizon 3 is reportedly still years away as a small team continues to plan the single-player sequel Most of Guerrilla Games apparently continues to work on the multiplayer spin-off
GamesRadar · Aug 19 As PlayStation fans plan a financial boycott of the platform's hardware and services until August 30, Sony announces that its new Pulse Elevate speakers will be available to pre-order on September 1 As fans plan a financial boycott of all things PlayStation, Sony reveals when its Pulse Elevate speakers are up for pre-order.
GamesRadar · Aug 19 PlayStation reportedly reworking live service Horizon Hunters Gathering into a smaller, more traditional co-op game following ill-received playtests The Horizon Zero Dawn spin-off allegedly hasn't landed well with players
PC Gamer · Aug 18 Former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida told Clair Obscur devs to not call it a 'turn-based RPG' so people wouldn't 'overlook' it More than eight million copies sold suggests he might've been right.
GamesRadar · Aug 18 Former PlayStation boss says it's "really funny" turn-based JRPGs are so in-demand after he advised Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs not to use the term "A lot of developers are now pitching new turn-based JRPG-like games to publishers"
TechRadar · Aug 18 GTA 6 fans can't contain their excitement over the sound of a trunk closing in new 'It Happens on PS5' ad — 'We’re so desperate for GTA 6 marketing that a trunk closing sound is exciting' The extended look can't come soon enough
GamesRadar · Aug 18 Ex-PlayStation boss doesn't know if Sony killing physical games is "such a big issue" since players need to download patches and extra data anyway Shuhei Yoshida is a "totally digital consumer" himself
GamesRadar · Aug 18 Phantom Blade Zero State of Play bravely leaves comments on, is flooded with PlayStation fans telling Sony "no disc no buy" "I'll buy it when it comes out in physical format"