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Gaming News Today, 11:55 AM
Sony Bank plans to create a wholly owned subsidiary called Connectia Trust with $40 million in capital after securing conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. That subsidiary will issue and manage Sony's dollar-backed stablecoin, but the currency cannot go live yet because Sony still has more regulatory steps to clear. -
Gaming News Today, 09:06 AM
Shawn Layden says Sony's move away from new PlayStation discs reflects a business calculation, not a philosophical shift. Reacting to Sony Interactive Entertainment's announcement, the former head of PlayStation Studios said physical production may simply no longer make sense for the company. -
Gaming News July 11, 2026, 02:26 PM
Shawn Layden, the former head of PlayStation Studios, says Microsoft reset Xbox in the right direction, but warned that the company's next step will define whether it remains a console maker or becomes a pure publisher. In his view, Xbox cannot successfully build a console platform and also stay the biggest multiplatform publisher at the same time. -
Hardware and Technologies July 10, 2026, 12:50 PM
It looks like Sony’s move away from physical game discs might be a far more contentious issue than it first appeared. According to a new poll, a significant number of players are ready to consider switching to PC—or even forgo buying new consoles from the company altogether. -
Gaming News July 10, 2026, 11:50 AM
PlayStation announced a Hall H and Ballroom 20 schedule for San Diego Comic-Con 2026, where it will spotlight Marvel's Wolverine, MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and God of War Laufey. The event runs from July 23 to July 26, and PlayStation says the lineup will include three panels for those games. -
Gaming News July 9, 2026, 04:02 PM
Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier said Sony should have paired its shift away from PlayStation discs with clearer incentives for players. The company has announced that physical disc production for new PlayStation games will end in January 2028, and Schreier argued that it should have given fans reasons to accept the move instead of simply announcing it. -
Gaming News July 8, 2026, 02:10 PM
Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki reduced his stake in the company by 225,000 shares on July 3, trimming 56.5% of his Sony holdings in a sale worth approximately $4.73 million. The transaction came just days after Sony said all new PlayStation games will be digital-only starting in 2028. -
Gaming News July 8, 2026, 09:42 AM
Steam's audience estimate now rests on a mix of public data points, with Simon Carless of GameDiscoverCo putting Valve's platform at around 200 million monthly active users. The figure is based on open information rather than direct official reporting from Valve. -
Gaming News July 7, 2026, 04:44 PM
Sony has finally posted on social media again after six days of silence following the controversy surrounding its decision to phase out physical PlayStation game discs. Rather than addressing the backlash, however, the company used its first new post to promote the upcoming FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick. -
Gaming News July 6, 2026, 02:36 PM
SONY has officially announced it will stop producing physical game discs for all new PlayStation titles starting January 2028, marking a major shift to digital distribution. After this date, new PlayStation games will only be available digitally through the PlayStation Store and participating retailers — physical copies will no longer be produced. The news triggered a massive response across the gaming community. -
Gaming News July 6, 2026, 12:45 PM
HIDEO KOJIMA, the acclaimed game director behind Metal Gear and Death Stranding, has expressed deep concern following Sony Interactive Entertainment's announcement that it will stop manufacturing physical game discs for PlayStation starting January 2028. Kojima warns that this shift could undermine true ownership of games and movies, marking the end of an era for collectors and fans. -
Hardware and Technologies July 6, 2026, 09:58 AM
During a closed-door meeting with investors, Sony Interactive Entertainment laid out new details on the future of the PlayStation brand. The company discussed how it’s already leveraging artificial intelligence in game creation, confirmed work is underway on the next generation of the platform, and shared its vision for expanding its gaming ecosystem. -
Hardware and Technologies July 5, 2026, 02:10 PM
Sony Interactive Entertainment has clarified its plans for physical media on PlayStation 5, announcing that production of physical game discs for new titles will end in January 2028. After this date, all new PlayStation games will be available exclusively in digital format, both through the PlayStation Store and at retail. -
Gaming News July 5, 2026, 10:35 AM
Sony updated the PlayStation Network Terms of Service in April 2026, introducing a rule that allows the company to delete accounts that have been inactive for 36 months. If you do not use your PSN account for three years, Sony may begin the process of closing it, putting your entire digital library at risk. -
Hardware and Technologies July 4, 2026, 11:38 PM
Brian Watson, a former Sony and DMA Design developer, has revealed the PlayStation PUGA — a unique prototype that combined a DualShock controller with a fully functional PlayStation 1 console inside. The device was specifically designed for the Brazilian market, where strict import restrictions made it difficult to obtain gaming consoles through official channels. Watson shared details and images of the prototype, highlighting its compact design and the technical challenges behind its creation. -
Gaming News July 4, 2026, 02:50 AM
Escape the Backrooms, an indie horror game inspired by the cult creepypasta, claimed the number one spot on the PlayStation Store's PS5 download chart in both the US and Europe for June 2026. According to the official PlayStation ranking, the game outperformed not just recent releases, but also major franchises like Call of Duty. The game is available now on PlayStation Store. -
Gaming News July 4, 2026, 12:14 AM
Alinea Analytics published its latest ranking of the best-selling PlayStation games for 2026, highlighting both digital and physical sales splits. The report shows EA FC 26 as the clear leader, driven by World Cup hype and a major marketing push. -
Hardware and Technologies July 3, 2026, 11:33 AM
Sony Interactive Entertainment confirmed during its June 2026 investor meeting that it is actively considering future price increases for PlayStation Plus. Top executives, including CEO Hideaki Nishino, Studio Business CEO Hermen Hulst, and Senior Vice President of Finance Lynn Azar, emphasized that adjusting subscription costs remains one of several levers for evolving the service. -
Gaming News July 3, 2026, 11:27 AM
Sony has officially announced it will close the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita in July 2027 across the US, Europe, and other major regions. After this date, it will no longer be possible to purchase new games or content for these platforms digitally. -
Digital Pizza Instead of the Real Thing — Domino’s and KFC Troll Sony Over Its Decision to Ditch Discs
News July 2, 2026, 07:47 PM
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that it will stop producing physical versions of all new PlayStation games starting in January 2028. Any title released after that date will be available exclusively in digital form, either through the PlayStation Store or via digital download codes sold by retailers. Games released before January 2028 will continue to be available on physical discs.
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