PlayStation’s planned shift to a discless console ecosystem by January 2028 has triggered sharp resentment among boutique publishers, according to Digital Foundry’s John Linneman, despite industry veteran Richard Browne dismissing recent rumors that Sony might reverse its strategy. Speaking in a recent video, Linneman stated that independent developers and publishers he spoke to are largely … Read more
Sony Music subsidiary Aniplex has agreed to become a major shareholder in Japanese publisher GungHo Online Entertainment through a deal worth approximately $180 million, according to financial reports cited by Gematsu. The investment highlights ongoing structural divisions within Sony Corporation, as the PlayStation division remains entirely uninvolved in the transaction despite GungHo’s deep ties to … Read more
Sony’s decision to discontinue disc sales from 2028 has sparked pushback from gamers, developers, and retailers at the Gamescom trade show in Cologne, Germany, laying bare a deepening industry-wide conflict over digital ownership, corporate profit margins, and consumer rights. Why Sony’s Disc Phase-Out Sparked a Backlash at Gamescom The announcement that Sony will stop releasing … Read more
According to gaming campaign group Does It Play, participants began disconnecting consoles to lower active user metrics—a vital performance indicator for the Japanese hardware manufacturer. Organizers urge users to keep devices completely offline through August 30, avoiding logins, play sessions, and purchases on the PlayStation Store. Why Players Are Unplugging PlayStation Consoles Worldwide The grassroots … Read more
Insomniac’s upcoming video game Wolverine releases on September 15, 2026, and according to Sony, the comic book adventure is bringing a fresh batch of special DualSense controllers and console covers along with it, with pre-orders opening on August 19 via PlayStation’s online store and select retailers. Wolverine Limited Edition Hardware Bundles and Pricing According to … Read more
Sony Shifts Away from Physical Media for PlayStation Consoles Sony is moving to end the production of physical game discs for the PlayStation, a decision that marks a significant transition toward a digital-first future for its hardware. According to reports from Game File and Gamersaur, the company’s manufacturing facilities have already begun pivoting to alternative … Read more
Sony and Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day crossed the half-billion-dollar domestic box office threshold in a record-setting seven days. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, the sequel cleared the milestone faster than any previous release in North American box office history. Box Office Speed Records Fall to Spidey Spider-Man: … Read more
Sony is exploring ways to introduce commercials from non-endemic brands into the PlayStation ecosystem, according to job listings spotted by Digiday on careers.playstation.com. The platform holder is searching for new monetization strategies as hardware costs rise and the console market faces stagnation, though previous attempts at console advertising faced negative user reactions. PlayStation Recruits for … Read more
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is outpacing the preview figures of its predecessor, pulling in more than $50M in previews for its domestic opening, according to sources familiar with box office tracking. The Sony and Marvel Studios co-production stars Tom Holland and Zendaya, carrying a net production budget of $225M and directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. … Read more
Bungie game director Joe Ziegler officially departed the studio on July 17, 2026, handing leadership of the Marathon project to assistant game director Del Chafe III and creative director Julia Nardin. This transition follows a period of significant restructuring at Bungie, which included approximately 300 layoffs—nearly 40 percent of the studio’s workforce—and a decline in … Read more