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The Gaming Industry Is Eating Itself Alive

The Gaming Industry Is Eating Itself Alive

Mixed feelings abound after layoffs at Xbox, whose business is beyond floundering, and PlayStation's plan to kill physical media.

PlayStation’s Disc-Free Future Is Starting to Look Like a Walled Garden

PlayStation’s Disc-Free Future Is Starting to Look Like a Walled Garden

The end of physical discs for new titles may appeal to current market trends, but it also presents some disturbing possibilities.

PlayStation’s Plan to Kill Physical Games is as Confusing as It Is Insulting

PlayStation’s Plan to Kill Physical Games is as Confusing as It Is Insulting

The company's decision not to manufacture discs after January 2028 is contributing to a dangerous direction for the industry.

A $1,000 PS6 or Xbox Would Repeat Gaming’s Biggest Pricing Mistake

A $1,000 PS6 or Xbox Would Repeat Gaming’s Biggest Pricing Mistake

Well, the Steam Machine is here and seems like a competent open-ended alternative to traditional consoles. But has it created more problems that it has solved?

PlayStation – and The Gaming Industry – Just Doesn’t Learn With Live-Service

PlayStation – and The Gaming Industry – Just Doesn’t Learn With Live-Service

Even after the failure of Concord and so many cancellations, Sony is committed to live service, even if it ultimately leads nowhere.

GTA 6’s NPC AI Could Be Rockstar’s Next Big Open-World Breakthrough

GTA 6’s NPC AI Could Be Rockstar’s Next Big Open-World Breakthrough

Leonida’s looking like a place where anything can happen, and in a franchise like GTA, that’s always a good thing for an already unpredictable gameplay loop.

Resident Evil 5 and 6 Remakes Sound Easy – Until You Think About It

Resident Evil 5 and 6 Remakes Sound Easy – Until You Think About It

With Resident Evil’s remakes doing as well as they have alongside a new mainline entry in Requiem, you might think that remakes of the fifth and sixth titles are a given. But that might not be the c...

GTA 6 Is Turning Basic Game Ownership Into a Big Deal

GTA 6 Is Turning Basic Game Ownership Into a Big Deal

The physical and resale market for games has declined over the years. So why is GTA 6's lack of a disc causing such controversy?

The Next Ghost Recon Has Become One Big Question Mark

The Next Ghost Recon Has Become One Big Question Mark

It's been almost seven years since the last Ghost Recon, but despite initial promise, the next title seems to be in serious jeopardy.

College Football 27 Might Finally Make Dynasty Mode The Star

College Football 27 Might Finally Make Dynasty Mode The Star

A couple of iterations later, and we might be getting a Dynasty Mode that builds on its predecessor’s strong foundations to deliver a management sim experience that comes pretty darn close to the re...

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Brings Back the Joy of Exploration

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Brings Back the Joy of Exploration

It's a smart choice for a remake, serving as a reminder of what Assassin’s Creed used to be while using its upgrades to give a classic game a more modern edge.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is the Latest Blow to the Physical Games and Resell Market

Grand Theft Auto 6 is the Latest Blow to the Physical Games and Resell Market

As much business sense as it might make, especially to combat spoilers, Rockstar's no-disc approach has received significant backlash.

Death Stranding 2’s Sales Tell a Very Different Story Than Sony Expected

Death Stranding 2’s Sales Tell a Very Different Story Than Sony Expected

Sam Porter’s swan song provides an interesting insight into the perceived value of a modern game, its actual numbers, and the way those two very important parameters coincide.

007 First Light Is Making The Case For Shorter, Sharper AAA Campaigns

007 First Light Is Making The Case For Shorter, Sharper AAA Campaigns

No checklists, no padding - IO Interactive perfectly understands the 007 fantasy and how to deliver it in the best possible way.

Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 3 Could Drop Soon – Here’s Why

Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 3 Could Drop Soon – Here’s Why

Pre-orders go live at midnight local time on June 25th, but there's plenty of evidence to suggest that the newest trailer isn't far behind.

Control Resonant Might Finally Scratch That inFamous Itch

Control Resonant Might Finally Scratch That inFamous Itch

Remedy’s bringing a title that’s quite a departure from its predecessor, and might be on the path to creating a fresh take on a beloved title in the process.

After Years of Live-Service Chasing, Single-Player Games Are Winning Again

After Years of Live-Service Chasing, Single-Player Games Are Winning Again

It’s been a weird couple of years that saw fairly good concepts fail quite spectacularly, and the gaming industry is now heading in an interesting, yet familiar direction.

Xbox’s Biggest Problems May Still Be Ahead

Xbox’s Biggest Problems May Still Be Ahead

It may have had a strong showcase, but between its sudden shift on exclusives and overall messaging, Xbox still feels rudderless.

PlayStation’s Marathon Bet Looks Like It’s Already Backfiring

PlayStation’s Marathon Bet Looks Like It’s Already Backfiring

With a less-than-enthusiastic reception at launch and an underwhelming Season 2, the extraction shooter could be on borrowed time.

Naughty Dog’s Silence Is Getting Harder To Ignore

Naughty Dog’s Silence Is Getting Harder To Ignore

It’s been a rather slow schedule for one of Sony’s big first-party names, but does that necessarily mean that Naughty Dog is falling behind?