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Sony to phase out PlayStation game discs from 2028

  • Sony plans to end PlayStation disc sales in January 2028.
  • The company cites the shift towards digital media.
  • Players fear losing ownership and access to purchases.

Sony has confirmed it plans to stop selling PlayStation game discs from January 2028, despite significant opposition from players who value physical ownership. The move signals a further shift towards digital-only gaming, raising concerns about consumer control over purchases, long-term access and preservation. Chief Financial Officer Lin Tao…

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Reddit is testing a new way to watch — and listen to — its viral posts

  • Reddit plans a TikTok-inspired video and audio experience.
  • Spoken Reddit stories could be tested later this year.
  • Video comments already exceed 10% of Reddit video posts.

Reddit is developing a “video Reddit” experience that would let people watch video posts and listen to spoken versions of Reddit content in the background. The move reflects the popularity of TikTok-style videos that narrate viral Reddit stories, and could give Reddit a new format for engaging users…

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Cookie Run Crumble codes (July 2026) for Crystals, Cookie Cutters, and more

  • July 2026 Cookie Run Crumble codes offer free resources.
  • Rewards include Crystals and Cookie Cutters.
  • Redeem codes promptly before they expire.

GamesRadar has published an updated July 2026 guide to Cookie Run Crumble redemption codes, intended to help players claim free in-game items. Such codes can provide useful resources for progressing or obtaining new characters without spending currency. - The guide covers codes for rewards including Crystals and Cookie…

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Palworld TCG cards are already selling for up to $4,000 as Pocketpair’s tabletop game follows in Pokemon’s footsteps, with resellers dominating the market 1 day after launch

  • Palworld cards are being listed for up to $4,000.
  • Resellers moved quickly after the game’s launch.
  • Early demand echoes Pokémon card speculation.

Palworld’s newly launched trading card game has quickly attracted high resale prices, with some cards reportedly listed for as much as $4,000 within a day. The rush mirrors the speculative market around Pokémon cards and suggests that demand from collectors and resellers may be outstripping early retail supply.…

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Collectively, we chose a digital future for games – so why doesn’t it feel like our choice at all?

  • Digital gaming offers convenience but reduces player control.
  • Licences and store closures can remove access to purchased games.
  • The article questions whether consumers truly chose this trade-off.

The article argues that gaming’s shift towards digital purchases was driven by consumer convenience, but now often feels imposed rather than chosen. It matters because players increasingly face less control over ownership, access and preservation of games they have paid for. Digital storefronts, subscriptions and downloadable updates have…

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Another BioWare veteran steps forth to say a Dragon Age remaster isn’t impossible, but that doesn’t mean it will happen: “In no means a trivial exercise”

  • A Dragon Age remaster is possible, but remains unannounced.
  • Different game engines make the project technically difficult.
  • Former BioWare staff stress the likely cost and complexity.

Former BioWare executive producer Mark Darrah has said a remaster of the Dragon Age games is possible, but warned that it would be far more complicated than many fans may expect. His comments add to recent discussion from other former developers, while underlining that no remaster has been…

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director knows players “got a little bit of tired” of side quests in the JRPG’s massive open world and might have “stepped away”

  • Rebirth’s director recognises side-quest fatigue among some players.
  • Feedback may influence the remake trilogy’s final game.
  • Rebirth expanded the series into a much larger open-world structure.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi has acknowledged that some players became fatigued by the game’s large volume of side quests and may have stopped engaging with them. The comments matter because they suggest Square Enix is considering feedback on open-world pacing as it develops the final…

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Resident Evil Movie Will Have “F**ked Up” Imagery, Director Says

  • Cregger promises disturbing imagery in Resident Evil.
  • The film follows an original character in Raccoon City.
  • Release is planned for September 2026.

Director Zach Cregger says his forthcoming Resident Evil film will contain highly disturbing and unusual imagery, reflecting his intention to make a more intense survival-horror adaptation. The remarks matter because the reboot is seeking to capture the unsettling experience of the games while telling a new story rather…

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Genshin Impact version 7.0 livestream codes

  • Three Genshin Impact 7.0 reward codes are now available.
  • Codes expire at 12 a.m. EDT on 3 August.
  • Version 7.0 introduces Snezhnaya, Odette and Alyosha.

HoYoverse’s preview livestream for Genshin Impact version 7.0 revealed three limited-time redemption codes offering Primogems and other in-game resources. The update is significant because it takes players to Snezhnaya, introduces the Tsaritsa, and begins a new numbered version sequence after the “Luna” updates. The codes are Everwinter, OntoSnezhnaya…

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Sony Says Discontinuation of PlayStation Discs Won’t Have Any Negative Impact on Its Business — Now or in the Future

  • Sony expects disc discontinuation to have no business impact.
  • Digital downloads account for 82% of PlayStation full-game software sales.
  • Critics cite consumer choice, ownership and game preservation.

Sony says ending PlayStation disc production in 2028 has not harmed its business and is not expected to do so in future, despite strong criticism from players and retailers. The company argues that game sales have already shifted overwhelmingly towards downloads, while acknowledging that many customers value physical…

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