Backlash Grows After Sony Ends Physical PlayStation Games
Sony’s post about the FlexStrike accessory was flooded with criticism after the company announced it will stop producing physical PlayStation games from 2028.
Obsidian cuts: about 25% of staff let go in Xbox layoffs
Obsidian Entertainment lost roughly 25% of its workforce—about 60–70 people—during a new round of Xbox layoffs; key projects continue in development.
Xbox announces restructuring, up to 3,200 jobs cut
Microsoft’s Xbox division will cut up to 3,200 jobs, spin off or sell studios, and refocus on key franchises like Minecraft and The Elder Scrolls.
GOG urges permanent access to purchased games after Sony exit
After Sony announced it will end physical PlayStation releases in 2028, GOG stresses DRM-free distribution and permanent consumer access to bought games.
Microsoft shifts Xbox focus toward profitability
Microsoft is restructuring Xbox after decades of heavy investment, aiming for higher profitability amid cost pressures and AI spending.
Microsoft reshapes Xbox with thousands of job cuts
Microsoft announces large Xbox restructuring, cutting about 4,800 jobs, closing and selling studios as it shifts priorities toward artificial intelligence.
Physical-disc games vanish from PSN profiles, users report
Players say games bought on disc have disappeared from their PSN profile histories; Sony has not yet commented.
Sony converts PlayStation disc plant into microlens factory
Sony is repurposing its Thalgau disc plant to produce optical microlenses, investing €30 million as it shifts to digital distribution by 2028.
Xbox reportedly may close Arkane Lyon, cancel Marvel’s Blade
Rumors say Xbox plans layoffs starting July 6 that could close Arkane Lyon, cancel Marvel’s Blade and impact several studios.
GTA 6 likely locked to 30 FPS on PS5 Pro, analysis warns
Digital Foundry analysis says GTA 6’s CPU-heavy simulation may prevent a stable 60 FPS on PS5 Pro, possibly limiting modes to 30 or around 40 FPS.