GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen called physical video game software sales "totally irrelevant" and dismissed the notion that the shift toward digital exclusivity by companies like Sony would have a notable impact on the gaming retailer's bottom line. The GameStop CEO's controversial words came after PlayStation announced it would end physical disc production for games released after January 2028.
Cohen's statement came a day after GameStop announced a new partnership with UberEats to offer same-day delivery of gaming products and collectibles throughout the US. GameStop joined other retailers in offering delivery via the UberEats app. However, deliveries made via UberEats will result in additional fees and can only be done by users who live near a GameStop retail location. The partnership with UberEats will not affect GameStop's current method of shipping games directly to consumers across the country.
In light of consoles moving away from physical games, a PC gamer shares how they made physical cartridges that can load and play their Steam games.
Although PlayStation has been criticized for moving away from physical game releases starting in 2028, GameStop's lead executive dismissed the notion that it would do any meaningful harm to the gaming retailer. In a Bloomberg interview,...
