Sony Ends Physical PS5 Game Production, Sparks Debate on Digital Future

Sony is discontinuing the production of physical PlayStation 5 games, leading to the reassignment of factory workers and sparking debate about the future of physical media in video gaming. Critics, including Jean-Luc Mélenchon, have denounced this move as a triumph of total commodification.

3 Jul, 10:51 — 3 Jul, 10:51

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As Sony Kills Physical PS5 Games, Disc Production Factory Workers Are Set to be Reassigned

Sony has already begun plans to reassign staff at a major disc production plant, following its decision to kill off production of physical PS5 games.

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As Sony Kills Physical PS5 Games, Disc Production Factory Workers Are Set to be Reassigned

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le-figaro3 Jul, 14:10

Fin des jeux vidéo physiques sur PlayStation : Mélenchon dénonce un «triomphe de la marchandisation totale»

vg3 Jul, 14:13Latest update

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Sony Ends Physical PS5 Game Production, Sparks Debate on Digital Future

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As Sony Kills Physical PS5 Games, Disc Production Factory Workers Are Set to be Reassigned

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As Sony Kills Physical PS5 Games, Disc Production Factory Workers Are Set to be Reassigned

Fin des jeux vidéo physiques sur PlayStation : Mélenchon dénonce un «triomphe de la marchandisation totale»

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