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As Sony plans to kill discs, PS5 publisher says “physical games help us reach audiences that digital often can’t,” even if “digital distribution has made games more accessible”

  • Sony reportedly plans to phase out physical PS5 game discs.
  • A PS5 publisher says physical games reach audiences digital can't.
  • Publisher still credits digital distribution with boosting accessibility.

A publisher working on PlayStation 5 titles has defended the continued value of physical games, even as Sony moves towards phasing out disc-based releases. The publisher argued that physical copies allow games to reach audiences that digital storefronts often struggle to reach, highlighting a tension between industry trends…

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Nintendo Asks Court To Dismiss U.S. Tariff Refund Lawsuit

  • Nintendo wants a lawsuit over Switch tariff price hikes dismissed
  • Plaintiffs say customers deserve refunds after tariffs ruled illegal
  • Nintendo argues buyers got what they paid for, no refund owed

Nintendo has filed a motion asking a US court to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks refunds for customers who paid higher prices on Switch and Switch 2 products after tariffs were later ruled illegal. The case, brought by plaintiffs Gregory Hoffert and Prashant Sharan, argues Nintendo should pass…

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Nintendo Switch 2 Drops to Just $399 at Woot Ahead of Incoming Price Hikes

  • Woot is selling the Nintendo Switch 2 for $399 with a promo code.
  • Deal comes before Nintendo's price hike to $499.99 on 1 September.
  • Offer ends 25 July or while stock lasts; refurbished bundle also available at $439.

Nintendo Switch 2 owners-to-be have a fresh window to grab the console cheaply, with retailer Woot offering it for as little as $399 ahead of Nintendo's confirmed price rise on 1 September, when the console will jump from $449.99 to $499.99. The deal is notable because official Switch…

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What sense can we make of the madness at id Software?

  • Id Software lost 136 staff, over half its workforce, in Xbox cuts.
  • Fears grew that id-tech engine or Doom could move to Unreal.
  • Id and game director Hugo Martin deny the studio has been "gutted".

Id Software, the studio behind Doom and Quake, cut 136 staff — more than half its workforce — as part of Microsoft's wider layoffs, which saw 1,600 Xbox jobs lost with another 1,600 at risk. The scale of the cuts sparked fears that id's proprietary id-tech engine could…

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Avengers: Doomsday Describes the Return of Steve Rogers as a ‘Miracle,’ but Some Marvel Fans Believe There’s More Going on Than Meets the Eye

  • Fans speculate Chris Evans's Steve Rogers may secretly be villainous "Hydra Cap"
  • Theory based on his changed look and ability to wield Mjolnir
  • Avengers: Doomsday releases in cinemas 18 December 2026

A new trailer for Avengers: Doomsday teases the return of Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, framed within the film as a "miracle" arriving to help fight Doctor Doom. However, some fans have seized on visual differences in Evans's appearance to speculate that this version of Rogers may not…

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Bub – living an artist’s dreams and dreads in New York

  • New game Bub dramatises artist Case Jernigan's life with MS
  • Blends NYC scenes with stop-motion childhood memories and visions
  • Handmade visuals, original score, players can create art; out 2027

A new video game called Bub tells the autobiographical story of artist and stop-motion animator Case Jernigan, exploring the impact of his multiple sclerosis diagnosis on his ability to make art. Developed with coder and gameplay designer Todd Anderson, the game blends a present-day New York City setting…

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Sales Data Paints a Very Grim Picture for Physical PS5 Games in the USA, UK

  • Only seven PS5 games topped 100,000 physical sales in 2026 so far.
  • UK top 10 chart entry needs just 1,000 physical copies sold weekly.
  • Data supports Sony's move to end PS5 disc production from January 2028.

New sales figures from Circana analyst Mat Piscatella show physical PS5 game sales collapsing in the US, with only seven PS5 titles selling more than 100,000 physical copies in 2026 so far, and just two managing over 10,000 units in a single week (the seven days to 11th…

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15 Best TV Shows Based on Video Games, Ranked

  • Collider ranks the 15 best TV shows adapted from video games.
  • TV adaptations generally outperform video game films, article argues.
  • Lower entries include Sonic X, Detention, Dragon's Dogma and Halo.

Collider has published a ranked list of the best television series adapted from video games, arguing that TV adaptations have generally fared better with critics and fans than their big-screen counterparts. The article, updated 21 July 2026 by Dawson Nyffenegger, notes that while game-to-film adaptations are often dismissed…

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Despite outrage at Sony’s shift towards a discless future, only seven PlayStation games have managed more than 100,000 physical sales in the US this year

  • Only two PS games sold 10,000+ discs in the US in one week
  • Just seven PS titles topped 100,000 US physical sales in 2026 so far
  • Data undercuts backlash against Sony's 2028 disc-production shutdown plan

New sales figures shared by analyst Mat Piscatella of Circana have exposed the limited commercial weight of physical media on PlayStation, even as fans loudly protest Sony's plans to phase out disc production. The data suggests physical discs now account for a very small slice of overall game…

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Just 7 PlayStation Games Have Sold More Than 100,000 Physical Copies in the U.S. So Far This Year

  • Only 7 PlayStation games topped 100,000 US physical sales this year
  • Data underscores digital's dominance ahead of Sony's 2028 disc discontinuation
  • UK retail body says decision ignores consumer choice, especially among under-25s

Data compiled by industry analyst Mat Piscatella of Circana shows that only seven PlayStation games have sold more than 100,000 physical copies in the United States so far this year, with just two topping 10,000 physical units in the week ending 11 July. The figures emerged amid a…

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