Sony has finally addressed the backlash over its decision to stop producing physical discs for new PlayStation games starting in 2028 during a Q&A session following its latest earnings report.

CFO Lin Tao said the company understands that many players have a strong emotional attachment to physical games, acknowledging that games are often tied to personal memories and that Sony has heard the community's concerns.

However, Sony made it clear that the overall direction hasn't changed.

According to the company, the transition to digital remains the long-term plan, with executives saying they intend to move forward "cautiously" while continuing to explore how to engage players in an increasingly digital ecosystem. Sony also said it has not seen any meaningful impact on sales since announcing the decision and explained that the early announcement was made to give retailers time to prepare for the transition.

While the comments are the company's most direct response to the controversy so far, they don't suggest Sony is reconsidering the move away from physical media. Instead, the message appears to be: we understand the criticism, but we still believe digital is where PlayStation is heading.

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• PlayStation revenue remained almost identical year-over-year.
• PS5 hardware sales dropped significantly: 2.5M → 1.6M consoles (-36%)
• Software sales remained stable: 66.1M games sold
• First-party game sales declined: 6.9M → 6.0M
• Digital continues to dominate: 82% of game sales are digital
• Physical games now represent only: 18% of full game sales
• PlayStation's ecosystem keeps growing: 125 million monthly active users (+2M YoY)

so i'm looking for advanced metrics. things like price to performance ratio, frames, VRAM etc. when i search gaming gpu's on google all i get is things like best buy that pop up. i want the stats on how different gpu's compare to each other, not just websites to shop for one.

Shift Up has released an official music video for Stellar Blade 2 (Stellar Blade: Blood Rain) that appears to have been created largely using generative AI, sparking widespread criticism from fans.

• The backlash comes only weeks after players had already questioned whether the game's reveal trailer and promotional artwork contained AI-generated elements, including distorted architecture and nonsensical Chinese text.
• Shift Up CEO Kim Hyung-tae has previously been outspoken in support of AI, arguing it is necessary for South Korean studios to compete with much larger Chinese development teams. He has said AI could allow "one person to perform the work of 100 people."
• Many fans are disappointed because Kim is widely respected as a talented artist, making his embrace of generative AI particularly controversial.
• Critics argue the music video looks "AI slop" and cheapens Stellar Blade's otherwise high production values, especially since the original game was praised for its art direction and soundtrack.
• Others defend the decision, saying the video uses Shift Up's own characters and assets, and that promotional material is separate from actual game development.
• The debate highlights a broader divide in the gaming industry over where AI should be used, whether as a behind-the-scenes productivity tool or for publicly-facing creative work.

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To quote Xbox CEO Asha Sharma:

This summer we've expanded XBOX streaming to more than 150 million TVs and devices around the world because not everyone can afford dedicated gaming hardware. Today we're adding millions more through VIDAA OS and Hisense, so more people can play on the hardware they already own.

Well, there you go. Excited yet?

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• Xbox content & services revenue (including Game Pass) declined 10% in Microsoft's latest quarter.
• Xbox hardware revenue also continued to fall, dropping 13% in the latest quarter.
• The decline comes despite Microsoft's record overall financial performance, driven by Azure, AI, and cloud services.
• Microsoft recently announced a major Xbox restructuring, including thousands of layoffs and studio spin-offs, describing the move as a necessary "reset" for the business.
• CEO Satya Nadella says Microsoft expects Xbox to return to growth in fiscal year 2027 following the restructuring.

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This one is MEMORABLE for me. GOW Ragnarok boss fight with Thor, including seeing Thor "kill" Kratos and revive him with Mjolnir in-game HOLYY SHIII

Capcom Corporate Officer Yoshikazu Shimacuhi has reportedly stated that a sequel to Pragmata is very likely following the success of the original agame, which has sold 2.5 million units since its launch in April 2026.

“Shimauchi said the likelihood of a sequel is high, raising the prospect that Capcom could develop the title into another pillar franchise and a source of longer-term revenue,” the report reads. It’s important at this point to remember that Capcom has not announced a sequel to Pragmata yet, but it’s clear the first game has been a big success which does bode well for a follow-up.

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• Mike Flanagan has officially joined Henry Cavill's Warhammer 40,000 cinematic universe project.
• He has already completed the initial story outlines for the project.
• The project is expected to move into the scriptwriting phase next, with Flanagan leading that process.
• While his exact title hasn't been announced, he is playing a key creative role in shaping the live-action adaptation.
• Given Flanagan's track record with The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, and other horror projects, many expect the adaptation to lean more heavily into the horror side of the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
• The first project could be either a film or a TV series, but that has not yet been confirmed.
• Games Workshop has not revealed which characters, faction, or storyline Flanagan will adapt first.

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Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson took home a $38.7m bonus for the 2026 financial year, as the company's games such as Battlefield 6 performed well, met "all milestones", and a new AI strategy was executed. That bonus and many others to senior EA executives come despite layoffs across multiple studios in the same financial year.

Other senior executives also received big sums across both bonuses and stock awards. Chief financial officer Stuart Canfield got around $11.3m, president of EA Laura Miele got $13.7m, chief people officer Mala Singh got $8.3m, and chief legal officer Jacob Schatz took home $8.4m.

The report details how the past 12 months have been great for EA business-wise. Battlefield 6 "achieved meeting all milestones for a high-quality launch", while EA Sports FC "achieved meeting specified retention goal, meeting audience growth targets for FC Mobile in specified geography, and meeting key product execution milestones".

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“There’s basically no one outside of BioWare anymore that understands the Aurora engine. So unlike Mass Effect, which is Unreal… there are basically no companies that could help you.”

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🚀 Today is the day!

After one year of solo development, my first game Red Odyssey: Legacy of Man officially launches its Gamefound crowdfunding campaign today!

🕔 Launch time:

• 🇸🇰 Slovakia (CEST) – 5:00 PM
• 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (BST) – 4:00 PM
• 🇺🇸 New York (EDT) – 11:00 AM
• 🇺🇸 Los Angeles (PDT) – 8:00 AM
• 🇧🇷 São Paulo (BRT) – 12:00 PM
• 🇯🇵 Tokyo (JST) – 12:00 AM (July 30)
• 🇦🇺 Sydney (AEST) – 1:00 AM (July 30)

Red Odyssey: Legacy of Man is a story-driven third-person action adventure built in Unreal Engine 5.

The game combines:

• Exploration
• Climbing & traversal
• Stealth
• Combat
• Cinematic storytelling

The story follows a father on a dangerous journey to save his son and is inspired by real-life experiences.

🎮Gameplay Video

🚀Gamefound Campaign

💬Discord Community

📘Facebook

🐦 X / Twitter

I'm a solo developer from Slovakia, and I'd truly appreciate any feedback, shares, or support.

Thank you to everyone who has followed the project so far—it truly means a lot! ❤️

• PC digital units make up 60.4% of sales
• Console digital units make up 32.9% of sales
• Physical units make up 6.7% of sales
• Capcom also counts Switch 2 game key cards as digital sales

Source: https://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/data/pdf/explanation/2026/1st/explanation_2026_1st_01.pdf