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Sony indefinitely delays FlexStrike PS5 fight stick launch

Sony indefinitely delays FlexStrike PS5 fight stick launch

Sony's first official arcade-style controller for PS5 has been delayed indefinitely, though Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls remains on schedule.

Tech & Science ·15 Jul 2026, 19:01 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read
EU says it cannot stop Sony from ending physical game discs

EU says it cannot stop Sony from ending physical game discs

EU officials have stated they lack the authority to stop Sony's transition to digital-only game releases starting in 2028, despite widespread consumer protests.

Tech & Science ·11 Jul 2026, 23:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
PS5 owners cancel PS Plus subscriptions to protest Sony's end of discs

PS5 owners cancel PS Plus subscriptions to protest Sony's end of discs

PlayStation users are launching a coordinated boycott of subscriptions and pre-orders after Sony announced a phase-out of physical media for new titles.

Tech & Science ·9 Jul 2026, 11:01 ·Daniel Okafor 4 min read
PlayStation Plus reveals July 2026 lineup featuring Modern Warfare III

PlayStation Plus reveals July 2026 lineup featuring Modern Warfare III

Sony has announced the July 2026 PlayStation Plus Monthly Games, headlined by Modern Warfare III alongside For the King II and CrossCode.

Tech & Science ·2 Jul 2026, 14:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Sony to end physical PlayStation game discs for new releases starting in 2028

Sony to end physical PlayStation game discs for new releases starting in 2028

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that all new PlayStation titles will be available exclusively in digital formats starting January 2028.

Tech & Science ·2 Jul 2026, 08:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Sony will cease production of discs for new PlayStation games in 2028

Sony will cease production of discs for new PlayStation games in 2028

Sony has confirmed that physical disc production for new PlayStation titles will end in January 2028. The company cited market trends showing digital purchases now account for most game sales.

Tech & Science ·1 Jul 2026, 15:04 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read
Microsoft to raise Xbox console prices worldwide from Aug 1 as AI-driven chip costs surge

Microsoft to raise Xbox console prices worldwide from Aug 1 as AI-driven chip costs surge

Xbox consoles will see price increases starting August 1 as the expansion of AI data centers drives up the cost of essential memory and storage components.

Tech & Science ·26 Jun 2026, 08:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read