'No Disc No Buy' Comments Dominate Sony's Phantom Blade Zero State of Play Livestream, as Planned PlayStation Boycott Nears
Sony held its planned Phantom Blade Zero State of Play livestream with — somewhat surprisingly — the comments turned on, and they went exactly how everyone thought they would.
Sony's Phantom Blade Zero State of Play livestream featured a flood of "no disc no buy" comments, drowning out discussions about the game itself. This backlash followed Sony's announcement that disc production would end in 2028, sparking concerns about video game preservation and ownership. Fans had called out this State of Play as a potential battleground in the ongoing fight against the end of PlayStation disc production.
The livestream saw many calls for Sony to reverse its decision, including signing online petitions and swarming PlayStation social media posts. Major gaming groups, such as the UK's Digital Entertainment and Retail Association, have also expressed concerns about the move. Some gamers have organized a boycott of PlayStation for a week in August, urging players to turn off their consoles or log out for seven days in a message to Sony about the decision.
Sony has dismissed concerns, stating that the move is not affecting its business and that they see no negative future impact. However, analysts suggest that Sony's decision may not be reversed, as going all-digital for new game releases could result in higher revenue for the company.
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