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@ShadowRJ
Yeah, ironically, that is a Sony pictures entertainment movie and they also invented Blu-ray.

@species
Maybe I’m not so sure. They say “corporations are people too,” and.there’s nothing like cold, sweet revenge.

@Swandivetotheasphalt
I thought the article said the profits were up because of tariff refunds

@nolifebr
I remember standing in line at GameStop for that Spider-Man bundle

@dskatter
This article, like most articles online these days, is written in a way to stir up "engagement."

I wonder how much of the budget went into the highly detailed spectacles in the thumbnail.

@guacguacboo
Ya I cancelled my Premium auto-renewal for August, but then they had a popup 25% off to change my mind, plus I got discounted gift cards from Costco, so I resubbed (but saved $50 from list price).
I don't mind unplugging for a week. I don't know if that will make a difference. Maybe they count active users per month, and not per week, so I will still register as active for August. These corporations know how to manipulate the stats.

@Dalamar
I’m going to buy as many of these Pringles as I can and then I will still be able to enjoy them in 30 years

@Zuljaras
I agree with this. Play has no limits, but fanboy-ism should have limits.

I played level 1 of this demo many times on Xbox back in day, but somehow never got into this series.

@tangyzesty
I think these concepts are intrinsically intertwined. The point of the article makes us ask if we are sentimental toward owning the PS5 hardware itself. What if Sony decided to end physical consoles and just be a streaming rental service? How many of the PS5 digital fans would be OK with that, and how many would still want the box?

@GirlVersusGame
Unicorn Overlord was my game of the year in 2024. I have the Switch collectors edition I was hoping they would announce a sequel, but it seems like they have moved on. Even some DLC would have been nice..

@Ryu_Niiyama
Yeah it can be like they used to do in cheesy sitcoms like Rosanne, or Fresh Prince.
Probably the closest comparison here is when they replaced one of the side characters in Game of Thrones after one season.
I do hope this actor’s contract grants him some funding for workplace injury.

@IronCrow86
Spoiler alert!

I’m just now starting AC:Shadows on base PS5. I selected the balanced graphics mode. I may try the other modes and see which one I like best.

Microsoft could push Starfield onto the next Windows update. Boom! One billion users reached.

@Areus @Hairy_Potter @Balaam_
Yes they always have the full game on disc... until they don't.
The plan is the plan until it's not the plan.
I have also thought about selling off my PS4/PS5 discs, and picking up the ones I really liked on digital when they go on sale.
One thing I'm not sure of is if the old disc values will go up in 2028 due to scarcity or FOMO, but eventually diminish because there will be less hardward that can utilize it.
Throughout all this I have to remind myself this is supposed to be a hobby that brings joy, and if I get irritated I go do something else for awhile.

If my PS5 dies, I will limp along with the PS Portal. I can’t see myself getting a PS6 based on various negative trends.

Shout out to the recently departed staff member who had a hand in Morrowind, one of the all time great RPGs.

I voted considering PC, mainly due to console prices. The value proposition for a $1,000 PS6 just isn't there for me. I'm primarily a Nintendo player, and the base PS5 was my first Sony console. I've built up a decent library of (mostly) physical PS4/PS5 hits, which I enjoy if/when I have time. The PS Portal helps when the big TV is in use by others.
I've also had a PC in my household for 40+ years, so when my current one gets slow, I'll upgrade it regardless. If Sony wants me to drop a grand on an all-digital machine, they need 95+ scoring GOTY titles on day one to get me to move. Otherwise, I'm perfectly content sticking to my backlog and Nintendo. I don't care for frame rates and detailed hair or shadows.

I tried the demo of the previous game in this series on Nintendo and just didn’t vibe with it

@Dogbreath @PizzaX3
I do not believe the point of the article is blind devotion to a petroleum based circular object that can hold data. It’s in regard to Sony’s decision to retreat from the physical space, with the potential loss of a retail footprint. This is a problem all over the world, and ties into the “loneliness epidemic.” The more that you remove areas for people of shared interests to congregate, the more potential that you will find to fracture communities. Maybe it’s overblown. I don’t know, and neither does the writer. It’s more of an impression he got from traveling. I recently returned from a trip to Japan, and I can see where he is coming from.

This article is too speculative at this point, but it sure brought out a lot of hot takes.

I don’t see a double standard when people say “I’m moving to PC,” which is 99% digital.
I think what’s meant by that is most everybody more or less needs a PC for home and work use, but they choose to purchase a console for gaming. If console becomes distasteful or inadequate then they’ll just bring their gaming hobby onto their already established PC environment.

@ProfessorNiggle
Sometimes it just feels good to vent your frustration with like-minded individuals.

@RomanRiz
Consoles, specifically, will crash. It will be Candy Crush on mobile, Steam on home computer, and streaming/ cloud on whatever screen you have handy.

The premise of this article is that wallowing and whining will only get you so far, but it then proceeds to just calmly and rationally enumerate a wish list.
I would argue that whining or wishful thinking on a user blog are both equally pointless, from the perspective of the C-suite in charge. They only listen to MONEY.

The Dominoes spoof is illogical, albeit amusing. It makes no sense to compare pizza to games. Although I guess gaming fans and pizza fans mesh well in a Venn diagram.

@Bizzy @LogicStrikesAgain
The casual consumers of media, whether it be music, movies, or games probably drift through digital titles in a way that prioritizes access and convenience, with a renter and not an owner, or collector mindset. Even then, the hard core aficianados still get physical manifestations of the things they enjoy, such as vinyl or Blu-Ray box sets. Corporations are always having to balance with catering to their core audience, or diluting their product to attract more of the casuals. The backlash is mostly coming from the core fans. The most successful companies find a way to satisfy the core, but attact the masses.

@Titntin
Yes the disc would have to be a paper download code to make it all recyclable. Download code in a box is unpopular right now, but it might be the best we get, if we value displaying a physical collection on a shelf, which has at least some value, for some people.
I still by books for instance, and keep them on a bookshelf, even though I also own a Kindle e-reader.

@ThePlaystationStan
This is interesting. I wonder in all of the announcements did they actually say they will no longer sell the boxes with download codes as well. I could see them still making environmentally friendly packaging with download code in a box but just leaving out the petroleum based disc. Then everything is recyclable and will not end up in a landfill. That could satisfy the however small slice of people who like displaying their collections on the shelf. Of course people always complain about download code in a box but that might be the best we get after 2028.

@Titntin
While I do appreciate the environmental argument, I don’t believe video game plastic waste represents anything more than a minuscule percent of the world‘s total use, and why can’t they just make environmentally friendly packaging instead of killing physical?

@ThatOtherNewGuy
Yes I believe this 10-15% only for physical is skewed toward tiny and indie games or DLC. The big games still have a decent share of physical collectors, not to mention the pricey collectors editions. I just preordered the new Fire Emblem collectors edition. Are those going away as well?

@ThePlaystationStan
I suppose this is possible. I’d love to see if their public relations makes any statements on this. After having come back from Japan, I find this rather interesting because compared to the United States, they have a big footprint in physical media such as CDs. I didn’t know Tower Records even still existed, but it’s a huge building in Shibuya. All in all, I expected Microsoft to make the first move toward going digital only. It’s also surprising they announced this for January 2028, a year and a half away. There must be something behind it, and maybe some investigative journalist will get the inside story.

@ThePlaystationStan
Yeah, that was the exact conversation in the boardroom. "How can we Save the Earth?"

@Leetware1
I’m familiar with the parlance. I just find it unoriginal and inappropriate.

This is a comment section, and I chose to comment on the language used in the article. This is fair game.

I wouldn't mind an anime side story that used the same style as the P5R cut scenes.

Layoffs aside, I don't like the use of the term "bloodbath." It's an unnecessarily graphic metaphor to describe job losses. It feels especially tone-deaf when Xbox's parent company, Microsoft, has faced sustained criticism over its military contracts and their connection to real-world conflicts in which civilians have been killed. Whether or not one agrees with those criticisms, using the language of mass violence in this context is off-putting, and I would suggest phrasing such as "mass layoffs," "major job cuts," or "large-scale restructuring."

I do like the Steam World games in theory, but less so in practice.

I saw a giant billboard of this game in Shibuya, Tokyo. I guess at least they are spending the money to advertise. It seems like gacha is a way of life over there, but to me it seems random.

@Snackfood
I thought about agreeing with you, but then I realized that I’d rather not be old.

@rjejr
Ya I was disappointed with that. I was waiting for their back to school sale to get a Macbook Air for my daughter who will be 1st year in college. Thankfully, Amazon still has the Prime Day sale, and we snagged one before I'm sure all 3rd party sellers will follow suit with the price hikes.

@Oram77
I don't know if a statement like "Our IP with worth trillions" absolves Sony of the need for due diligence prior to an acquisition.

That gives them less than a year to teach everyone how to pronounce "LAU-FEY"

Base PS5 was my first Playstation, and I built up a library of PS4/5 games that I have barely gotten through. PS6 might be an option for me mid to late generation (2032?) if by that point they have released enought GOTY level exclusives. Until then, I'm better off working my way through the GOW, Spiderman, and Ghost series.

@1970sGamer
You are living the dream.

I'm not into racing games, so I might have to pass. I hope there is at least a demo.

@Bez87
Yeah, I guess I’m one of those idiots. For example I have an iPhone Air, even though it has been roundly criticized by the “spec police” as having too many compromises for its price point. I guess the way I see it, you only live once and the Steam Machine looks pretty neat to own. If it proves to be a poor experience, I could always sell it. I haven’t made up my mind either way..

@Sunraku
I'm more intrigued by Steam Machine as a replacement for my Dell Desktop PC. The issues with any hybrid device is getting the balance right, so it's the best of both worlds, rather than the worst.

@KundaliniRising333
I wouldn't underestimate the small and cute factor. This is like a cross between a guitar mini-amp and a Mac mini.

@Sunraku
I'm not sure I agree with your framing of "toy" vs "actual PC." I believe Valve is says "SteamOS is designed to provide a plug-and-play user experience, while keeping the power and flexibility of a PC." So that would mean they are "toyifying" their own product with plug and play. I don't believe the selling point is that you can exit to Windows to launch Excel and Powerpoint, unless I haven't read up on all the marketing. If by flexibility they are referring to things like mods and emulators, in my mind those are just more "toys."
At any rate, somebody figured out how to put Linux on PS5 anyway, so it's all one big circle:
https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/04/you-can-now-install-linux-on-your-ps5-transforming-it-into-a-steam-machine