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Mat Piscatella

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Sony PlayStation disc phase-out, Plus pricing & legal push

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Latest: Video game industry faces mass layoffs and shifts in physical media

Sony’s plan to cease new PlayStation disc production by 31 January 2028 continues to face scrutiny as the company navigates a global memory crisis. CEO Hiroki Totoki suggested the crisis is “fortunate” timing, as the Pla

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Microsoft Xbox restructuring and studio fallout

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Latest: Double Fine returns to independence following Microsoft split

In June 2026, Microsoft’s Xbox division disclosed a severe component shortage for Series S and Series X consoles, driven by AI-related demand for memory and storage chips. This scarcity led to price increases of $100–$15

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