Metal Gear Creator Responds To Sony Killing PlayStation Discs
Sony’s shift to digital-only gaming sparks backlash from industry icons and fans alike
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The brief
Coverage emphasizes the cultural and practical implications of the shift, with Bloomberg framing it as the end of an era for game ownership. IGN and Kotaku highlight Kojima’s response as a pivotal moment, while Engadget notes Sony’s exception for older titles.
Major outlets like Bloomberg, IGN, and Kotaku are leading the discussion. Watch for potential legal or consumer backlash, especially from collectors and developers tied to physical media.
Sony’s stance on backward compatibility and potential exceptions for future re-releases remains unclear.
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Quick answers
Will Sony stop selling physical copies of all PlayStation games immediately?
No. According to Engadget, Sony will continue producing physical discs for games released before 2028, but will phase out new disc-based titles after that.
Has Sony confirmed any exceptions for digital rights management (DRM) or game preservation?
Coverage does not yet specify whether Sony will address DRM concerns or long-term game preservation beyond its stated disc policy.
What is Hideo Kojima’s specific objection to Sony’s digital shift?
IGN reports Kojima called the move 'frightening,' but the exact details of his concerns—such as resale value, piracy risks, or creative control—are not detailed in current coverage.
Coverage (4)
- Sony Hits Eject on the Era of Owning Games Bloomberg.com · 15h ago
- Hideo Kojima Warns of 'Frightening' Digital Future After PlayStation Reveals Plan to End Physical Disc Production IGN · 15h ago
- Sony says it will still make physical discs after 2028, as long as the game came out before then Engadget · 15h ago
- Metal Gear Creator Responds To Sony Killing PlayStation Discs Kotaku · 15h ago
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