PlayStation
23 independently sourced, verified news trends involving PlayStation.
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PHYSINT shifts from PlayStation to Xbox as Kojima signs a new deal with Microsoft
Hideo Kojima's upcoming project Physint shifts publishers from PlayStation to Xbox.
State of Play Confirmed for 3rd September, State of Play Japan Show Straight After
PlayStation’s double‑header State of Play on Sept 3, with a Japan show right after, fuels worldwide anticipation for flagship titles.
PlayStation Reboots ‘Horizon Hunters Gathering’ as Live-Service Strategy Struggles
PlayStation is reportedly overhauling its multiplayer spin-off Horizon Hunters Gathering following poor player feedback.
Rockstar clarifies which GTA 6 pre-order download codes are going to be region-locked, and how that is going to affect the game in your country
Rockstar Games is clarifying region-lock restrictions for GTA 6 pre-order download codes as some players face access issues.
'If People Want It, Companies Should Provide It': Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser Joins PS5 Disc Debate
Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser has entered the discourse regarding the decline of physical media in gaming, specifically targeting the PlayStation disc-less trend.
Sales Data Paints a Very Grim Picture for Physical PS5 Games in the USA, UK
Physical PS5 game sales are plummeting in the US and UK, signaling a definitive shift toward digital dominance.
Free Play Days – GTA Online, Crisol: Theater of Idols, Planet Zoo, Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports, and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
Multiple high-profile titles, including GTA Online and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, are available for free across Xbox and PlayStation platforms.
Dying Light: The Beast Cancelled for PS4 and Xbox One Consoles, 10 Months After Current-Gen Launch
Dying Light: The Beast has been cancelled for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles due to technical development challenges.
‘Removing discs doesn’t represent progress’: UK retail group condemns PlayStation decision to stop making discs
A UK retail association and Mexican lawmakers are challenging Sony's move to phase out physical PlayStation discs, citing concerns over consumer choice.
Digital Foundry Shares Its Initial Analysis Of Black Ops 1 For PS5 Vs. Xbox
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops II have returned to PlayStation consoles, sparking debate over pricing and content.
'PS5 Has Put a Dampener on Gaming': 45% of Enthusiasts 'Seriously Considering' Leaving Sony for PC
Survey data suggests a significant portion of PlayStation enthusiasts are contemplating a transition to PC gaming platforms.
GTA Online The Kortz Center Heist Releases Next Week, New Details Revealed
GTA Online expands with The Kortz Center Heist, marking a significant update as players transition toward the next installment in the series.
"Don't Kill the Disc": Petition Against Sony PS5 and PS6 Digital Media Plans Reaches 120,000 Signatures
A growing petition against Sony's shift toward disc-free gaming consoles reaches 170,000 signatures amid ongoing legal and market pressure.
These 15+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (6th-12th July)
Over 15 PS5 and PS Plus games are scheduled for release between July 6 and July 12, 2026, with a significant surge of titles arriving on July 9.
Sony declares AI as core part of future game development at PlayStation
Sony is positioning artificial intelligence as a foundational pillar for PlayStation's future game development and the upcoming PS6.
Sony’s PlayStation disc factory is already being repurposed
Sony is repurposing its PlayStation disc factory amid shift to digital games
Xbox divided over its future, and do people even buy physical PlayStation games?
Gaming industry discourse is centering on Xbox's strategic direction and the viability of physical PlayStation media.
Xbox testing disc-to-digital feature that digitizes a physical game collection
Xbox is testing a new disc-to-digital feature designed to digitize physical game collections as reports surface regarding a digital-only 'Project Helix'.
Sony is killing all physical PlayStation game discs
Sony is transitioning PlayStation to a fully digital future by ending the production of physical game discs.
Sony will cease production of discs for new PlayStation games in 2028
Sony has announced that it will end the production of physical discs for new PlayStation games starting in January 2028.
The PlayStation 6 Reportedly Already Costs $960 in Materials to Manufacture
Reports suggest the PlayStation 6's manufacturing costs are already nearing $1,000, potentially driving up the retail price for consumers.
PlayStation Is Deleting Terminator 2 And 550 Other Movies
PlayStation is removing 551 digitally purchased movies, including Terminator 2, from customer accounts.