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UK Retailer Association ERA Criticises Sony Interactive Entertainment

The UK retailers’ association ERA has spoken out strongly against the planned phase-out of PlayStation discs from 2028. Sony has prioritised “corporate convenience over consumer choice”.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Opinion: Sony’s Ruthless But Bold Move Into a New Era of Gaming

Sony has taken everyone by surprise – including its own partners – with its decision to phase out new PlayStation games on discs from 2028. It is hard to say whether this move was right or wrong. Sooner or later, however, it was inevitable. A commentary by Editor-in-Chief Stephan Steininger.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

Business

PlayStation Disc Stop: Reorders for Earlier Games Not Affected

Sony's disc manufacturer Sony DADC in Thalgau, Austria has said that games released before 2028 will be able to be reordered as game discs after the production stops as well.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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GamesMarket Daily – 03. July 26: Aesir Interactive, Mick Prinz, Cyberpunk, GDD, Tommi, ERA, Sony Interactive Entertainment

By Stephan Steininger • 5 min read

Business

UK Retailer Association ERA Criticises Sony Interactive Entertainment

The UK retailers’ association ERA has spoken out strongly against the planned phase-out of PlayStation discs from 2028. Sony has prioritised “corporate convenience over consumer choice”.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Opinion: Sony’s Ruthless But Bold Move Into a New Era of Gaming

Sony has taken everyone by surprise – including its own partners – with its decision to phase out new PlayStation games on discs from 2028. It is hard to say whether this move was right or wrong. Sooner or later, however, it was inevitable. A commentary by Editor-in-Chief Stephan Steininger.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

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Cyberpunk 2077 Breaches 40 Million Sales

As of today, Cyberpunk 2077 has sold 40 million copies over all platforms.

By Pascal Wagner •

Awards

GermanDevDays announces nominations for the Indie Award

On 22 July, the GDD Indie Awards 2026 ceremony will take place as part of GermanDevDays. The shortlist is dominated by Blue Backpack, which has received a total of 7 nominations for two games

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

PlayStation Disc Stop: Reorders for Earlier Games Not Affected

Sony's disc manufacturer Sony DADC in Thalgau, Austria has said that games released before 2028 will be able to be reordered as game discs after the production stops as well.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read