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Sony’s Plan to End PlayStation Discs Stands as Backlash Hits Gamescom

The company says it will press ahead because digital sales raise margins, but visible fan anger and studio hesitation are forcing changes to PlayStation marketing and partner outreach.

Take‑Two Defends GTA 6's No‑Disc Launch

Xbox Engineering VP Jared Palmer Leaves for AI Startup Cognition

GOG’s New Owner Sets Course Against Steam With DRM-Free Focus and Usability Push

John Romero Revives Canceled Shooter as Smaller, Redesigned Game

Microsoft Shutters Forza Motorsport Division, Redirects Turn 10 to Horizon Support

Microsoft Refutes Claims That Phil Spencer Is Retiring

Xbox Founders Declare Hardware Business Dead as Microsoft Leans on Partner Devices