In a recent interview, veteran video game designer Hideo Kojima described PlayStation's digital-only future as a "really sad" state of affairs, in addition to outlining some other concerns about the newly confirmed end of the physical game era. His comments about Sony's move away from physical discs echo those made by many fans and industry watchers in recent days, but they carry particular weight because they come from one of PlayStation's most prominent past and present collaborators.
A July 1 PlayStation Blog article announced the end of physical disc production for both the PS4 and PS5. The decision, which will apply to games released from January 2028 onward, sparked major online backlash that has continued for five consecutive days and counting as of July 5.
Gamers upset about Sony's decision to cease production of physical PlayStation discs start a petition that is quickly gaining steam.
During a recent appearance at the Il Cinema in Piazza film festival in Rome, Kojima fielded a question about Sony's controversial decision to stop producing new physical PlayStation game discs in 2028. "I grew up with physical media, so I find it really sad," the industry veteran said, adding that he has...
