Double edged sword it seems. Still, hate to sound like a broken record, but voting with your wallet is the most effective way to go about it, even though I feel it’s not going to change the situation.
@Swandivetotheasphalt Probably more than you think.
The reality is all corporations only care about the profits and unless people seriously move the needle, nothing will change. And not likely this will. It’s a lot easier to throw a fit on social media than to actually do something.
Stop taking advice from people on X, FFS! Makes them look like weak bootlickers! And they’re just making their fall near inevitable.Say what you will about Sony, but at least they aren’t changing their minds every other second.
Shows you how scum some of these people are-attacking small developers that had zero to do with Sony’s decision making. Though I’m sure a lot of it is trolling. They’re going to lose sympathy real fast if they keep it up.
Stuff for kids always disables comments. And treating Kotaku like it’s a reliable new source… People are really scraping the bottom of the barrel for this one
Since it isn’t changing for now, not going to change anything for now. Also, it’s just a loud and vocal minority.Sony doesn’t care about that. The only chance of anything changing is a large financial hit, but still don’t see it happening. Still feel bad for people caught in the crosshairs. However, some of these people need to get a life.
@TheSingularity It’s mostly terminally online people who have nothing better to do. Touching grass would be beneficial, but that would require them thinking for themselves.
I don’t read comment sections anyway because it’s often toxic even when nothing’s wrong. While we had an outcry when music and movies went digital and people adapted, I don’t think most complaining now are old enough to remember. As for me, discs are going away in 2028. Not going to change my buying habits for now.
Also, posting on third party accounts like they have any part of Sony’s decision making…SMH
The EU has said they can’t stop Sony from not selling discs since they can sell their product however they wish. Lame. Still, wonder if any will get anywhere.
Wonder if anyone will jump the stage to protest the all digital thing. Hope not since this isn’t their fault. Still, probably will tune in if they stream it.
@ShadowRJ I get it. Like I said, I mostly play physical myself. It sucks. I just don't know if flooding social media with comments is the best way to go about it. Corporations tend to respond better when they get hit in the wallet. I'm still buying physicals whenever possible. That's still voting with my wallet.
@NoPhysicalNoBuy123 No rule against it. I don’t like that anyone who doesn’t fully follow the narrative is considered a bootlicker or attention seeker.
The only thing Sony cares about is the bottom line and making their shareholders happy. Doesn’t matter how many people on X and YouTube shout about it, no matter how famous they are. The only chance of something changing is if it hurts their profits.
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Re: Sony Imposes 'Strictest Ever Social Media Guidelines' on Staff Due to PS5 Disc Debacle
Double edged sword it seems. Still, hate to sound like a broken record, but voting with your wallet is the most effective way to go about it, even though I feel it’s not going to change the situation.
Re: Xbox Paid More Than It Cost to Make STALKER 2 to Keep It Off PS5 for a Year
@AdamNovice They take their advice from X now. How is that a surprise?
Re: 'They May As Well Eliminate the Hardware Too': Japanese Dev Says Sony 'Doesn't Understand' the Feelings of Fans
@Swandivetotheasphalt Probably more than you think.
The reality is all corporations only care about the profits and unless people seriously move the needle, nothing will change. And not likely this will. It’s a lot easier to throw a fit on social media than to actually do something.
Re: 'It Isn't Something Carved in Stone': Xbox Still Unclear on Future PS5 Ports
@Boxmonkey True. I mean, I left MS in 2013. If they’re trying to convince me to come back or, at least, get one on top of PS5, they’re not succeeding.
Re: 'It Isn't Something Carved in Stone': Xbox Still Unclear on Future PS5 Ports
Stop taking advice from people on X, FFS! Makes them look like weak bootlickers! And they’re just making their fall near inevitable.Say what you will about Sony, but at least they aren’t changing their minds every other second.
Re: Indie Devs Unfairly Attacked Over Sony Decision to Stop Making Discs
@nyr2k2 Exactly, and now they're trying to play innocent. What did they think was going to happen?
Re: Indie Devs Unfairly Attacked Over Sony Decision to Stop Making Discs
Shows you how scum some of these people are-attacking small developers that had zero to do with Sony’s decision making. Though I’m sure a lot of it is trolling. They’re going to lose sympathy real fast if they keep it up.
Re: 'It's Totally, Totally Irrelevant': GameStop Boss Unfazed by Sony's Physical Discs Decision
GameStop really does need to change their name. Most of their stuff is merchandise.
Re: Big Shake-Up on Sony's Struggling Live Service as Marathon's Game Director Departs
How long until they shut this down and likely Bungie as well?
Re: Fallout 3, New Vegas PS5 Remasters Confirmed by Bethesda
@Questionable_Duck Didn’t think so. If the New Vegas remaster skips PS5, I’ll be very disappointed.
@zskillz6891 Even if they do, it’ll require an install.
Re: Fallout 3, New Vegas PS5 Remasters Confirmed by Bethesda
Awesome, but was it actually confirmed for PS5?
Re: Claims Sony Has Disabled YouTube Comments Over Physical Disc Backlash Are Not True
@Rezium Kotaku is basically the tabloids of gaming news
Re: This Wolverine PS5 Trailer Is Going to Sell a Lot of Copies This Holiday
Gonna have fun with this
Re: Claims Sony Has Disabled YouTube Comments Over Physical Disc Backlash Are Not True
Stuff for kids always disables comments. And treating Kotaku like it’s a reliable new source… People are really scraping the bottom of the barrel for this one
Re: Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Open Beta: Start Times, How to Play, and What's Included
If I’m not too busy next weekend, I might give it a spin
Re: HD-2D PS5 RPG Final Fantasy Resonance Is Looking Great in This New Gameplay Trailer
Looks real cool.
Re: Look Away Now, Sony: Demand for Mortal Shell 2 in Physical Form Sees PS5 Boxed Copies Sell Out
Well, that’s good for Mortal Shell if nothing else
Re: Irate PlayStation Fans Want You to Buy Games Anywhere But PS5
Since it isn’t changing for now, not going to change anything for now. Also, it’s just a loud and vocal minority.Sony doesn’t care about that. The only chance of anything changing is a large financial hit, but still don’t see it happening. Still feel bad for people caught in the crosshairs. However, some of these people need to get a life.
@TheSingularity It’s mostly terminally online people who have nothing better to do. Touching grass would be beneficial, but that would require them thinking for themselves.
Re: Halo's Physical PS5 Disc Won't Play without a Download
It's MS. What do you expect?
Re: Sony's FlexStrike PS5 Fight Stick Delayed Indefinitely, Now Launches After Marvel Tokon
Well, that’s awkward.
Re: Sony's Social Media Still Toxic Two Weeks After PS5 Discs Debacle
I don’t read comment sections anyway because it’s often toxic even when nothing’s wrong. While we had an outcry when music and movies went digital and people adapted, I don’t think most complaining now are old enough to remember. As for me, discs are going away in 2028. Not going to change my buying habits for now.
Also, posting on third party accounts like they have any part of Sony’s decision making…SMH
Re: PS5's Call of Duty: Black Ops Port Reportedly Riddled with Hackers
Well, that didn’t take long.
Re: Bully's Spiritual Successor Playing Truant on PS5, Console Release Date to Be Announced Later
This reminds me I need to play Bully on my PS4. This game looks like fun.
Re: Bomberman's Brilliant Retro Compilation Adds an 8th Game for Free on PS5
Grabbing this next month
Re: Here Come the Lawsuits! Sony's Physical Disc Debacle Likely to Keep Its Lawyers Busy
The EU has said they can’t stop Sony from not selling discs since they can sell their product however they wish. Lame. Still, wonder if any will get anywhere.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 641
Black Flag Resynced. Having a ball!
Re: Don't Worry, You'll Get to Own God of War Laufey on a PS5 Disc
That’s good news. Hoping a few things I’m watching make the cut.
Re: 'Staff Are Being Asked to Do More with Less': Brutal Xbox Layoffs Leave Those Spared in Limbo
@EvilBear Also the fact that they’re making major decisions based on Twitter. Ugh…
Re: Brazil Is Taking On Digital Games Ownership and Preservation After Sony Says No More Discs
Nice to see, but good luck getting something like this passed in the US
Re: 'PS5 Has Put a Dampener on Gaming': 45% of Enthusiasts 'Seriously Considering' Leaving Sony for PC
Bet things will be different when it cools off
Re: God of War Laufey, Wolverine Reveals Locked in for Comic-Con Panels
Wonder if anyone will jump the stage to protest the all digital thing. Hope not since this isn’t their fault. Still, probably will tune in if they stream it.
Re: After 15 Years, inFAMOUS 2's Online Features Are Coming to an End
@LowDefAl 15 years is a pretty good run
Re: PlayStation to Show More Upcoming PS5 Games at Tokyo Game Show 2026
@NoPhysicalNoBuy123 Think it might be more likely at Gamescom ONL. Either way, should be interesting. I watch TGS more for Sega and Square Enix.
Re: PlayStation to Show More Upcoming PS5 Games at Tokyo Game Show 2026
@NoPhysicalNoBuy123 Honest question: does it happen at Japanese shows? I can’t recall that ever happening before, but I might be wrong.
Re: PlayStation to Show More Upcoming PS5 Games at Tokyo Game Show 2026
I’ll be curious to see what they show there.
Re: 'I'm Not Convinced There's a Viable Way Forward': DOOM Dev Relegated to 'Support Studio' Size
It feels almost like they put a Band-Aid on someone who lost a limb. It’s not going to stop the bleeding.
Re: Rumour: New Fallout Game from Obsidian in the Works, But Has to Cancel Avowed Sequel
@get2sammyb MS has never seemed to know what to do with their studios.
Fallout New Vegas 2 please! Still, wonder if we’ll get it.
Re: Try Out Anime Tactical RPG Brigandine Abyss with a Free Demo on PS5 This Month
May be worth a look
Re: Poll: Are You Considering Leaving PlayStation for PC?
@get2sammyb It’d be interesting to see how they feel about it when they’re less angry.
Re: Poll: Are You Considering Leaving PlayStation for PC?
Don’t think I’m going anywhere for a while with the huge backlog I have. No rush for PS6 either
Re: 'No Disc, No Buy': Even Metal Gear Solid's Snake Is Mad at Sony's Physical Games Decision
@ShadowRJ I get it. Like I said, I mostly play physical myself. It sucks. I just don't know if flooding social media with comments is the best way to go about it. Corporations tend to respond better when they get hit in the wallet. I'm still buying physicals whenever possible. That's still voting with my wallet.
Re: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced (PS5) - Swashbuckling Classic Restored with Love and Respect
Can’t wait to play this!
Re: 'No Disc, No Buy': Even Metal Gear Solid's Snake Is Mad at Sony's Physical Games Decision
@NoPhysicalNoBuy123 No rule against it. I don’t like that anyone who doesn’t fully follow the narrative is considered a bootlicker or attention seeker.
Re: 'No Disc, No Buy': Even Metal Gear Solid's Snake Is Mad at Sony's Physical Games Decision
The only thing Sony cares about is the bottom line and making their shareholders happy. Doesn’t matter how many people on X and YouTube shout about it, no matter how famous they are. The only chance of something changing is if it hurts their profits.
Re: 'They Wait for This Storm to Pass': No Chance of Sony Walking Back Its Decision to Kill Discs, Warns Analyst
Think the chances of them reversing course are near zero.
Re: PlayStation's First Post Since Physical Games Debacle Draws 57k Replies
@dskatter Like it or not, the chances of that are almost zero.
Re: PlayStation's First Post Since Physical Games Debacle Draws 57k Replies
@Dogbreath And people wonder why some companies refuse to engage with them on social media.
Re: PlayStation's First Post Since Physical Games Debacle Draws 57k Replies
Domino’s isn’t funny and their pizza sucks.
Re: Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 Will Get Native PS5 Versions
@somnambulance This is an easy no buy for me
Re: Enjoying the World Cup? This Anime Soccer Game Looks Like a PS5 Must Play
Seems like a missed opportunity to not be out for the World Cup