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'Final Fantasy 7 Revelation' Interview: Hands-On Preview
Coverage examines the distribution format for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, explaining why it requires a download.
Digital Distribution
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Sony isn’t phasing out discs quite as quickly as we thought
Sony is facing significant backlash and industry scrutiny over reports that it and Rockstar are eyeing an all-digital future for PlayStation games.
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Xbox’s Disc‑to‑Digital program just got a major boost as Ubisoft signs on with more publishers expected soon
Ubisoft joins the Xbox Disc-to-Digital program as coverage highlights shifting physical media strategies across the industry.
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No, Sony isn't cutting PlayStation disc production by 90 percent, just 10
Sony clarifies its physical media plans, refuting viral claims of a massive 90 percent reduction in disc production.
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Sony’s decision to phase out PlayStation disc releases prompts consumer and preservation concerns
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Will PlayStation games actually get cheaper once physical discs disappear?
Sony's move toward a disc-less PlayStation ecosystem sparks debate over hardware costs and the future pricing of digital games.
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GTA 6 On A Disc Doesn’t Make Sense But Could Happen, Take-Two CEO Says
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Sony Will Remain Mum On PlayStation Disc Making Process
Sony remains silent on disc manufacturing as lawsuits challenge its digital store dominance.
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It's Official, PlayStation Is Over As We Know It
Sony faces intensifying pressure over its transition to digital-only gaming and the legal scrutiny of closed console storefronts.
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'Discs Don't Really Make Sense': GTA 6 Boss Says 'Sony Understands That' as It Kills Physical Games
A high-level executive from the GTA 6 team suggests physical discs are obsolete, noting that Sony recognizes this shift toward digital games.
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Who Gets Left Behind In Sony’s All-Digital Future?
Sony's push toward an all-digital future sparks widespread discussion across technology and entertainment media.
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Xbox Disc to Digital Arrives This Month for Xbox One and Series X
Xbox is launching a disc-to-digital program this month, bringing legacy Xbox 360 titles into the modern digital ecosystem.
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Sony Sticks With PlayStation’s Disc-Free Future
Sony is reaffirming its commitment to a disc-free future for the PlayStation ecosystem, according to recent reporting.
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PlayStation ‘Blackout’ Planned In August To Protest Discless Future
Gaming consumers are organizing a coordinated 'Blackout' in August to protest Sony's decision to move toward a disc-less future for PlayStation.
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Steam wishlists are getting categories, making it even easier to organise all those games you'll definitely buy next sale
Steam is introducing wishlist categories, guest checkouts, and expanded gifting capabilities to streamline the user shopping experience.
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GameStop CEO Says Games Are "Irrelevant" To Company Revenue
GameStop's CEO asserts that video game software has become 'totally irrelevant' to the company's revenue streams as physical media declines.
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‘Removing discs doesn’t represent progress’: UK retail group condemns PlayStation decision to stop making discs
A UK retail group and Mexican lawmakers are challenging Sony's decision to end the production of physical PlayStation game discs.
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Xbox Teases Potentially Major Console Update That Will Be 'Worth The Wait'
Xbox is generating industry speculation after teasing a major update for next week that may transition the console ecosystem toward a discless future.
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GTA VI is a worrying sign for the future of physical games
Rockstar Games has confirmed that physical versions of Grand Theft Auto VI will not contain a game disc, sparking industry-wide debate.