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PS5 Players Can Download 'Dead or Alive 6 Core Fighters' Free on PlayStation Store

PS5 and PS5 Pro users can download "Dead or Alive 6 Core Fighters" for free on the PlayStation Store and experience the fighting game before buying.

Player One

75% of all PS3 games reportedly now run on PC via open-source emulator RPCS3 — announcement comes weeks after Sony's plan to shutter the PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita by 2027

The RPCS3 team has successfully ensured that more than 2,600 PS3 titles are now compatible with the emulator. This means that 75.33% of all PS3 games can now be played on Windows, Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD using either x86 or arm64 processors.

Tom’s Hardware

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"

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LA man says you should care that PlayStation killed the disc. Then he reveals the 5-step trap: ‘It’s exactly how Netflix happened’

“What are you gaining by having a plastic disc as step one?”

We Got This Covered

Dutch consumer group suing PlayStation argues the end of physical discs just proves its point: 'Sony alone decides what a game costs and even how long you are allowed to use it'

Sony's facing a challenge Steam is better poised to handle.

PC Gamer

The PlayStation physical games debacle is taking over everything Sony does — it’s the biggest tech PR disaster since Sonos’ app update, so will Sony learn the lessons that turned Sonos around?

Sony's decision to drop physical media from 2028has caused a customer revolt, and everything the company does is overwhelmed by the backlash. Will it listen to lessons from history on how to turn this around?

TechRadar

'Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2' Arrive on PS4, PS5 For a Fraction of Its Price But With a Catch

Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 have arrived earlier for fans, and they are now available for a fraction of its price on the PS4 and PS5.

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Sony to end PlayStation game discs in 2028

SONY has announced that it will cease production of physical PlayStation game discs starting from January 2028, pivoting entirely towards digital distributions via its online storefront to adapt to shifting market trends and evolving consumer habits.

Bangkok Post

PlayStation Disc Petition Is Now Growing As Fans Want to Keep Physical Games In the Future

A new petition rallying for Sony to keep PlayStation's disc is now significantly growing online after the company's announcement.

Player One

Sony has waged war on physical media, and I think it’s terrible news for consumers and 4K Blu-ray alike

Sony’s latest announcement is the biggest nail in 4K Blu-ray’s coffin to date

What Hi-Fi?

Sony Kills Physical Discs on the PlayStation Platform, Alongside PS3, PS Vita Storefronts

Sony confirmed the end of physical discs from all PlayStation releases, as well as the axing of PS3 and PS Vita's storefronts.

Player One

PlayStation killing discs is bad for everyone, whether you care about physical games or not

Opinion | A discless future for Sony and PS5 is a dark one for us all

GamesRadar

Sony to end discs for new PlayStation releases as gaming shifts online

Sony is phasing out physical game discs for new PlayStation releases starting January 2028, embracing a fully digital future as online purchases dominate. This shift reflects the growing trend of digital game acquisition. Additionally, Sony will close the PlayStation Store for older PS3 and PS Vita consoles globally by July…

The Economic Times

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.

Tom’s Hardware

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Death of the disc: Sony axes physical games from 2028 –PS6 will be digital

This won't end well for consumers

GamesRadar

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

TechRadar

Physical copies of GTA 6 are flying off the shelves despite the download code controversy

GTA is currently a top seller for multiple retailers after pre-orders began, including the physical edition, despite the game's download code controversy.

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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The PlayStation Store is removing hundreds of films including several blockbusters and classics – is your online collection affected?

Victims range from Shaun the Sheep to Rambo

The Independent UK

GTA 6 pre-orders are live, but there’s a catch with the physical edition

You can now pre-order the Standard and Ultimate Editions of the game, here’s everything to know

Player One

Sony Removes Afil Games From PlayStation Store Amid Trophy-Shovelware Crackdown

Sony removes Afil Games from the PlayStation Store, targeting trophy-shovelware titles, making others question the gaming quality.

International Business Times UK

Grand Auto Theft VI Update: Official GTA 6 Release Date, Pricing and Pre-Order Details Revealed

Rockstar Games has confirmed that GTA 6 pre-orders will open on 25 June via major digital stores and select retailers, with wishlist alerts now live.

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.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s so surreal’: Sheffield Hallam students secure a UK first with PS5 game launch

When a final-year project made it on to the Playstation Store, the students who developed it gained industry recognition – and showcased the credentials of their university’s game-design courses

Tom’s Guide

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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