PlayStation’s decision to end disc production has been met with outrage and disappointment from fans and developers alike. And now, PlayStation is attracting even more criticism, as a community note attached to its disc announcement has highlighted another recent controversy.
Those hoping PlayStation will see the error of its way may want to lower their expectations. From a business perspective, data proves that a vast majority of gamers purchase games digitally nowadays, so spending money on producing discs that many may never buy is a hard sell. Beyond that, Sony is already lowering disc production at its biggest factory, with said plant even switching over to micro optics since it’s expecting to produce very few discs by 2028. As fans of physical game collections continue to bash Sony, its social media silence following the frustrating announcement remains deafening.
Amid the ongoing backlash toward Sony's no-disc policy, the VGHF director makes a comment that underscores the gravity of the situation.
Alongside some gamers simply loving the idea of having a physical collection to show off and admire, there are many players understandably concerned about video game preservation. After all, the PS3 and PS Vita stores are shutting down, and even...
