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Fans Flood PlayStation State Of Play Chat With Calls For
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Sony's first State of Play showcase since announcing the end of physical PlayStation game discs saw a significant backlash from fans, with many flooding YouTube and Twitch chats demanding the development of Destiny 3 and the continuation of physical game formats.
- Fans expressed their frustration through emotes and chants such as “D3” and “no disc, no buy,” reflecting broader dissatisfaction with Sony's recent business strategies, including price hikes and a focus on live-service gaming.
- The announcement to discontinue physical game discs starting with the PS6 generation has intensified fan discontent, leading to organized protests like a week-long boycott attempt.
- Despite the backlash, Sony has reaffirmed its commitment to these decisions, with CFO Lin Tao emphasizing that the company carefully considered the move and acknowledges community concerns but plans to proceed cautiously.
- Sony continues to explore ways to engage gamers within a future digital ecosystem, but no changes to the strategy regarding Destiny 2 or physical discs have been indicated so far.
