Sony has substantially culled its PlayStation Store catalog, removing nearly 1,200 titles published by ThiGames on May 14, 2024. The move, which impacted a substantial number of lower-profile adn quickly-completed games, signals a renewed focus on quality control within the PlayStation ecosystem. This delisting follows increasing scrutiny of “easy platinum” games and represents a broader effort by platform holders to refine the user experience and maintain marketplace standards [[1]]. Industry analysts note that thigames’ removal won’t immediately impact PlayStation’s overall revenue, but reflects a willingness to prioritize curated content.
Sony has removed nearly 1,200 games from the PlayStation Store, a significant move to curate the platform’s offerings. The titles, published by ThiGames, were delisted from the PSN marketplace on May 14, 2024.
The affected games were often characterized by their simplistic gameplay and a focus on quickly earning in-game trophies, rather than providing substantial gaming experiences. Examples of removed titles include The Jumping Food Memory, The Jumping Orange 2, and The Jumping Cheese Maze.
Prior to the removal, ThiGames ranked as the fourth-largest publisher by game count on the PlayStation Store, trailing only Webnetic, Ratalaika, and eastasiasoft. The delisting underscores the growing emphasis on quality control within digital game distribution platforms. This action reflects a broader trend of platform holders seeking to maintain a consistent level of user experience and game quality.
