Sony dropped a grenade on the video games industry with the announcement that they will cease making physical discs at the start of 2028. Is this a monumental shift in gaming as we know it or just an overblown bump in an evolving medium?
Sony is ending physical disc production in 2028Impact of digital-only releases on consumers and preservationIndustry layoffs and studio closures at Xbox studiosThe future of game ownership and piracyPotential industry crash and market shiftsUpcoming game adaptations and industry trends๐๏ธ Ashley Hobley
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