id Software Relegated to Support Studio Following Massive Layoffs
Following 136 job cuts at id Software this week, reports suggest the legendary developer has been relegated to a support studio role within Xbox.
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Sony's Disc-Free Future Is Turning Every PlayStation Tweet Into a Protest
Sony's social media accounts are flooded with negative comments as the backlash over the decision to end physical game discs on PS6 continues to mount.
Sony Disc-Free Backlash Grows as Petition Surpasses 200,000 Signatures
Resistance to Sony's plan to end physical game discs by 2028 continues to build as a leading online petition hits over 200,000 signatures.
PlayStation's Doom: The Dark Ages Repost Draws Massive Backlash
PlayStation's attempt to promote Doom: The Dark Ages DLC has backfired, as users flood the tweet with criticism over the company's planned disc production end.
Sony Faces Backlash After Announcing End of Physical Disc Support
Sony plans to end physical disc production for PlayStation games in 2028. The announcement has sparked significant fan backlash across social media platforms.
PlayStation's First Social Media Post Since Physical Games Cut Draws 57k Replies
Sony's latest social media update, the first since announcing the end of physical games by 2028, has been met with significant backlash and over 57,000 replies.
Dawnwalker Previews: Is It Really a Game of the Year Candidate?
Early hands-on previews for The Blood of Dawnwalker are here. Critics are calling it a potential 2026 Game of the Year candidate after a four-hour demo.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Brings Choice-Driven Horror to PS5 This September
The Blood of Dawnwalker launches on PS5 September 3, 2026. Explore a time-driven quest system where your decisions dictate your survival against the vrakhiri.
Sony's 2028 Physical Disc Exit: A Look at the Industry Shift
Sony will stop manufacturing physical PlayStation games in 2028. Here is what the shift to an all-digital model means for the industry and console players.
PlayStation YouTube Comments Overrun by Physical Media Protests
Sony's YouTube channel is flooded with user protests regarding the end of physical discs as the company faces backlash over its latest hardware strategy.
PlayStation's All-Digital Shift Outviews GTA 6 on Social Media
PlayStation's announcement to end physical disc production by 2028 has triggered a massive online backlash, outpacing GTA 6 engagement by millions of views.
Sony Needs to Start Speaking to Us Again Following Physical Media Cut
Sony's recent decision to end physical disc production has sparked backlash, with critics arguing the company's lack of communication is failing its community.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 Coming to PS5 and PS4 This July
Activision has confirmed that the original Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 are coming to PS5 and PS4 in July 2026 as direct ports.
Xbox Targets One Billion Daily Players Following 3,200 Job Losses
CEO Asha Sharma outlines a billion-player goal for Xbox following a 15% workforce reduction and the closure of four studios.
New PS5 Games Releasing This Week (July 6th-12th, 2026)
The full list of new PS5 games and PS Plus Essential titles launching between July 6th and July 12th, 2026, including Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.
Confessions of a Platinum Hunter: Exploiting Kena: Bridge of Spirits
A look back at how an exploit once allowed players to cheese the Master Spirit Guide trophy in Kena: Bridge of Spirits on PS5.
PS5 and PS4 Games Losing Online Services Throughout July and August 2026
A list of PS5 and PS4 titles facing online service closures or in-game purchase removals in July and August 2026, including Madden NFL 23 and NHL titles.
Sony to End Physical Disc Production for New Games in January 2028
Sony has confirmed it will cease manufacturing physical game discs starting in January 2028, shifting all new releases to digital-only formats at retail.
PS Vita Store Closing: Which Digital Games Should You Buy Now?
The PS Vita digital store is closing. Here are the must-buy games like TXK, Open Me!, and Big Sky Infinity that lack physical releases and aren't on other consoles.
PlayStation Will Reprint Existing Physical Games After 2028 Shift
Sony has confirmed that publishers can continue to order reprints of physical PlayStation games released before the 2028 all-digital cut-off date.
Players Push Back as PlayStation Digital Prices Hit $80
With physical discs being phased out by 2028, players are questioning why digital PS5 games remain $80 despite the lack of manufacturing and retail costs.
Why Cait Sith is Finally Worth Your Time in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
From Shinra narc to a surprisingly charming party member, here is why Square Enix’s latest reimagining finally gets Cait Sith right.
Sony Continues to Ration PS5 Disc Drives Despite Impending Physical Cutoff
Sony is still limiting attachable PS5 disc drive sales to one per order due to high demand, despite plans to end physical game production by January 2028.
Sony Stocks Rise Following All-Digital Future Announcement
Sony's stock climbed 3.2% after the company announced plans to cease physical, disc-based game production by 2028, despite significant backlash from fans.
PS6 Costs Could Reach $1,000 as Physical Media Faces Extinction
As the current console generation hits its six-year mark, reports suggest the upcoming PS6 could cost nearly $1,000 and lack a disc drive.
French Presidential Candidate Criticizes Sony's Shift to All-Digital Games
Jean-Luc Mélenchon has joined the debate over Sony's plan to end physical game discs by 2028, warning against the loss of consumer ownership rights.
Shawn Layden Calls Sony's Shift to All-Digital a 'Fairly Dramatic Decision'
Former PlayStation Studios head Shawn Layden weighs in on Sony's 2028 plan to end physical game disc production, citing a spreadsheet-driven industry move.
PlayStation Fans Are Cancelling PS Plus in Protest of Digital-Only Future
Following Sony's announcement to cease physical disc production by 2028, players are protesting by cancelling their PlayStation Plus subscriptions.
PS6 Price and Disc Drive Concerns: Is Sony's Next Console Doomed?
With reports of a $1,000 price point and no disc drive, gamers are debating if the PS6 is dead on arrival. Here is what we know about Sony's plans.
Sony Abandons Social Media Following Physical Media Backlash
PlayStation has gone silent on social media for over 24 hours following intense user backlash regarding the company's decision to discontinue physical games.
PlayStation to End Physical Disc Production Starting in 2028
Sony has officially announced that PlayStation will cease the production of physical game discs at the start of 2028, moving the platform to an all-digital future.
Indie Physical Game Publishers Respond to PlayStation’s 2028 Digital Shift
Small publishers including iam8bit and Red Art Games express concern as Sony plans to stop producing physical discs for PlayStation consoles starting in 2028.
PlayStation's Reputation Is at Rock Bottom: Where Does Sony Go From Here?
As fan sentiment hits an all-time low following the end of physical game production, we examine the necessary steps for Sony to regain trust in the PS6 era.
Sony's E3 2013 Disc Defense Hits Different Following 2028 Digital Shift
Sony's 2013 promise of physical disc support for PlayStation games hits different now that the company plans to end all disc support starting in 2028.
Sony to Discontinue Physical Disc Production for New Games by 2028
Sony has announced that physical game disc production will officially end in 2028, citing a shift in consumer preferences toward digital media.
GTA 6 PS5 Pre-orders Continue to Outpace Xbox on Amazon
Reports indicate the PS5 version of GTA 6 is significantly outselling the Xbox version, which has failed to break into Amazon's top 100 video game best sellers.