Sony has begun placing advisory stickers on PlayStation 5 consoles and disc drives warning that physical game disc production will end in January 2028. The stickers confirm that newly released games will only be available digitally after that date, though existing discs will remain playable. The move follows CFO Lin Tao's confirmation of an all-digital future during a July investor Q&A.
Microsoft's Project Helix could arrive as a Windows-based gaming PC hybrid rather than a traditional console, but rising hardware costs and a buggy Xbox Full Screen Experience threaten the vision. The device risks Steam Machine-level pricing if Microsoft cannot subsidize an open platform. Industry analysts remain skeptical that Sony's PS6 will hit similar price points due to stronger supply chains.
Sony confirmed it will stop manufacturing physical discs for new PlayStation games starting January 2028, citing a dramatic shift toward digital purchases. U.S. sales data shows only seven PlayStation titles sold over 100,000 physical copies this year, while digital now accounts for nearly 80% of full-game sales on Sony consoles.
Nintendo Switch 2 is available for $399 at Woot for first-time customers using promo code GIFT26, beating the confirmed September 1 price increase from $449.99 to $499.99. The deal ends July 25 and includes refurbished bundle options with Mario Kart World.
New Circana data reveals just seven PlayStation titles have sold over 100,000 physical copies in the US this year, with only two breaking 10,000 units in a single week. The numbers arrive as Sony faces sustained backlash over its plan to end disc production by January 2028.
Activision and Paramount have officially confirmed the Call of Duty movie will take place in the Modern Warfare timeline with a June 30, 2028 release date. Peter Berg, who previously criticized military video games as "pathetic," will direct the film despite his 2013 comments questioning the value of titles like Call of Duty for civilian players.
Game Rant reports that a new official Ghost Recon release is confirmed for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The announcement marks the franchise's return to current-generation consoles after several years without a mainline entry.
Microsoft has unexpectedly removed Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 from its July 2026 Xbox Game Pass lineup, despite owning the title through its $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition. The game was set to launch on Game Pass on July 21. The sudden removal, without explanation, sparks speculation about potential licensing issues, a common challenge for music-heavy games like THPS 1+2, which features a soundtrack with numerous licensed tracks.
Monster Hunter Wilds is undergoing a permanent price reduction and introducing new DLC bundles, as Capcom aims to revitalize the game following a year marked by middling reviews. This strategic move targets attracting new players and re-engaging existing ones. The updates are part of Capcom's efforts to recover from the title's underwhelming reception.
Warframe's developers, Digital Extremes, have shared their somber reactions to the abrupt conclusion of Bungie's Destiny 2, highlighting the unforgiving business side of the gaming industry. Despite being longtime rivals in the MMO shooter space, Digital Extremes expresses no joy in Destiny 2's demise. Warframe, launched a year before Destiny 2, continues to thrive as its competitor's story is left unfinished.
