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'If not PS6, then PS7' — Analyst says PlayStation ending physical discs was bound to happen as 'the console ecosystem is nearly entirely digital at this point'

By Demi Williams

Games analyst Daniel Ahmad of Niko Partners thinks PlayStation ending physical discs was inevitable due to the rise in digital game sales.

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'All options are on the table, considering the drastic measure already put in place' — Could Microsoft sell Xbox? Analysts say it's too expensive for that, but that it could be dismantled piece by piece

By Demi Williams

Analysts suggest a Xbox would be too expensive for buyers, and it's more likely they would go after "specific pieces" of the company instead.

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Asus unveils the 'elite' ROG Raikiri II Pro PC Controller featuring 'competition-grade responsiveness and ultra-low latency' and the Gjallar Gaming Soundbar that boasts 'intuitive cross-platform controls'

By Demi Williams

Asus Republic of Gamers has announced the ROG Raikiri II Pro, a high-end, elite performance PC controller, and the premium, compact Gjallar Gaming Soundbar.

Nintendo's iOS and Android racer Mario Kart Tour will shut down later this year, with no offline mode planned

By Demi Williams

Nintendo has announced that the servers for Mario Kart Tour will be shut down later this year.

PS5 discs for 007 First Light and Resident Evil Requiem

Analysts say that 'digital is just too lucrative' for Sony and that PlayStation 'will not reverse' its decision to end physical disc production even in the face of fans cancelling PS Plus subscriptions

By Demi Williams

Sony plans to end physical disc production in 2028, but despite pushback from fans, analysts suggest the PlayStation company won't reverse its decision.

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The makers of New Vegas are working on a new Fallout game

By Demi Williams

Obsidian Entertainment is reportedly working on a new Fallout game after scrapping plans for Avowed 2 amid Xbox's restructuring strategy.

'These are hard, but necessary decisions' — Xbox pulled funding for Io Interactive's 'Project Fantasy' but the developer will continue working on the game independently

By Demi Williams

After Xbox pulled funding for its online fantasy RPG, IOI has announced that it will close one of its studios and lay off an unspecified number of staff.

'We want an experience that is close to a pen-and-paper RPG' — The Blood of Dawnwalker director says the game's big choices will offer more player freedom and 'boost immersion'

By Demi Williams

The Blood of Dawnwalker director, Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, wants the game to feel like a "pen-and-paper RPG" that provides an immersive experience.

A promotional screenshot for The Blood of Dawnwalker.

The Blood of Dawnwalker director says without previous experience from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077 'it wouldn't be possible to create a game like this'

By Demi Williams

The Blood of Dawnwalker might not exist if not for the experienced developers at Rebel Wolves who worked on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077.

The Blood of Dawnwalker's Coen facing off against a winged monster.

'We said it's expensive as hell, but we thought it's worth it, because it's unique and different' — The Blood of Dawnwalker director says the RPG's day and night system with its human and vampire gameplay loops is 'almost two different games'

By Demi Williams

Rebel Wolves knew The Blood of Dawnwalker's day and night system was going to be challenging, but wanted to deliver a "unique" experience for players.

'The world is living and it's not waiting for you' — The Blood of Dawnwalker director says the RPG's 30-day timer gives the story a 'sense of urgency' and 'emotional impact'

By Demi Williams

The Blood of Dawnwalker director, Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, wants players to feel driven by a "sense of urgency" with the RPG's unconventional 30-day timer.

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Screenshot of vampire character in Blood of Dawnwalker

'Clair Obscur showed that you can take a genre and do it in a different and interesting way' — The Blood of Dawnwalker director says the ambitious game was made out of a 'love for RPGs'

By Demi Williams

The Blood of Dawnwalker director says the ambitious game was made out of a "love for RPGs" and a drive to make something unique.

'No way THIS is the first tweet PlayStation puts out after 6 days' — Instead of responding to the physical disc controversy, PlayStation is trying to advertise its new fight stick as fans refuse to back down

By Demi Williams

Sony is trying to advertise its new PlayStation fight stick amid physical disc controversy, but fans aren't having it.

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'Physical media is what makes consoles the best place to play' — PlayStation fans pushing back against Sony's plan to end physical discs have managed to amass over 170,000 signatures in a bid to reverse the decision

By Demi Williams

PlayStation fans have created a petition to urge Sony to reverse its decision to end physical disc production, and it's already surpassed 170,000 signatures.

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'Regarding Arkane… how much?' — Xbox is falling apart and as thousands more are hit with layoffs, I think it's time for someone to save the Dishonored and Marvel's Blade developer before it's too late

By Demi Williams

As Xbox hits thousands more workers with layoffs, I'm desperately hoping that Arkane Studios will be saved.

A new Switch 2 with a replaceable battery will be available soon, as Nintendo announces that it will 'no longer sell' original Switch consoles in Europe

By Demi Williams

Nintendo will stop selling original Switch consoles from early 2027 in Europe, as it announces a new Switch 2 featuring a replaceable battery.

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GTA 6 developer Rockstar Games accused of enabling crunch, failing to address gender pay gap, and weaponizing bonuses

By Demi Williams

GTA 6 studio Rockstar Games has been accused of enabling crunch, failing to address gender-based pay inequity, and weaponizing bonuses.

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Ex-PlayStation boss calls Sony's plan to kill physical disc production 'fairly dramatic' and remembers a time when 'digital sales were zero percent because we didn't have a digital market'

By Demi Williams

Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden says Sony's decision to scrap physical discs is 'fairly dramatic' and thinks this means the PS6 won't have a disc drive.

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'I will quit buying games' — Sony is killing physical discs in 2028 and now unhappy fans are concerned about what it means for game ownership

By Demi Williams

Sony's plan to stop producing physical discs by 2028 has spawned an overwhelmingly negative reaction from PlayStation fans.

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Analysts say Sony's digital-only plan 'almost certainly guarantees that the PS6 won’t arrive until 2028 at the earliest' and won't have a disc drive

By Demi Williams

Following Sony's announcement halting the production of physical games within the next two years, analysts have determined that the PS6 will launch in 2028.

Xbox might be following PlayStation's lead, as new reports claim Microsoft is testing a new disc-to-digital game feature called 'Positron', and the next-gen Project Helix console won't have a disc drive

By Demi Williams

Project Helix will reportedly not feature a disc drive, as sources claim Xbox is testing a disc-to-digital feature that will digitize a user's game library.

Playground Games says Fable uses the same engine as Forza Horizon with 'a ton of additional technology on top' — 'Using that base for Fable is just a match made in heaven'

By Demi Williams

Fable will utilize the same engine as the Forza Horizon series, which Playground Games says has been a "gift" for the upcoming RPG.

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Physical copies of GTA 6 are flying off the shelves despite the download code controversy

By Demi Williams

GTA is currently a top seller for multiple retailers after pre-orders began, including the physical edition, despite the game's download code controversy.

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Could the PS6 be a handheld? PlayStation boss says the next-gen console will 'enable a seamless experience that can be enjoyed naturally beyond the living room'

By Demi Williams

New comments from Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hideaki Nishino seem to suggest that the next-generation PlayStation console could be a handheld.

A screenshot from Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced showing Edward Kenway in combat with dual swords

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is getting a proper PS5 Pro upgrade — and every graphics mode benefits

By Demi Williams

Ubisoft has unveiled the PlayStation features for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, which is set to have three graphics modes across PS5 and PS5 Pro.

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