No Disc No Buy: Gamers Rage at Sony
54sThe controversy over Sony's disc-less future sparks immediate engagement from passionate physical media fans.
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This video covers the latest gaming news, including the backlash against Sony's decision to end PlayStation disc production, which has affected the promotion of Phantom Blade Zero. It also reports on a delay for the physical edition of Control 2 and the retirement of legendary game developer Warren Spector.
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Phantom Blade Zero and the 'No Disc No Buy' Backlash
Phantom Blade Zero's State of Play live stream was flooded with 'no disc no buy' comments, reflecting gamer anger over Sony's announcement to end PlayStation disc production in 2028. The backlash has affected the game's promotion despite the developer having no connection to the decision.
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Physical Media Advocates' Call to Arms
The 'Does It Play' Twitter account issued a call to arms against Sony's decision, which has been viewed over 2 million times. However, Sony executives have stated the backlash is not affecting their business and they will not change their minds.
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Control 2 Physical Edition Delayed
The physical edition of Control 2 has been delayed. While the digital version will launch on September 24th for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, physical copies will not be available until October.
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Warren Spector Announces Retirement
Legendary developer Warren Spector, known for Deus Ex and Thief, announced his retirement from game development at age 70. He plans to write books and lecture, but left the door open for a possible return, citing a new generation of developers deserving their time in the spotlight.
The video summarizes key gaming news: Sony's disc decision continues to spark controversy, Control 2's physical release faces a delay, and a major industry figure retires.
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What year will Sony end PlayStation disc production?
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2028
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Does It Play
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September 24th
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Deus Ex and Thief
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Sony's Stance on Disc Backlash
Reveals Sony's official position that the backlash has no impact on their business, showing corporate resolve.
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Spector's Retirement Reasons
Provides insight into a veteran developer's decision to step back, citing the rise of a new generation.
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[00:01] today's gaming news, Phantom Blade Zero is the latest victim of angry physical physical [music] delay and a gaming legend announces his retirement. This is legend announces his retirement. This is your daily fix.
[00:23] State of Play live stream with somewhat surprisingly the comments turned on and they would. [music] The YouTube chat, for example, was dominated by no disc no about the promising looking action game
[00:36] Twitch. None of this should come as a surprise as Sony's announcement of the impending end of PlayStation disc production in 2028 sent shock waves Blade Zero is just the latest game to find itself drowned out by the no disc
[00:50] backlash despite it and its developer Sgame having nothing to do with it. Gamers have continued to call on Sony to U-turn on its decision, signing online petitions and swarming over PlayStation social media posts to express concern
[01:02] ownership. Meanwhile, backers of physical media have called on gamers to month, to send a message to Sony that its decision to kill discs is unacceptable. The Does It Play Twitter account, which is a fierce critic of
[01:15] Sony's plan to do away with physical media, issued a call to arms that has been viewed on the social media platform over 2 million times. But will this call to arms have any impact? Last month, Sony finally broke its silence on its
[01:27] decision to discontinue PlayStation discs to say it is not having any effect on its business now and it doesn't see any negative effect in the future. Sony executives insisted they will not change their minds. Moving on, Control
[01:40] delay that will impact the launch of its physical editions. While the control sequel will still arrive digitally for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S on September 24th, fans wanting a box copy will now need to wait until October
[01:54] are waiting until October to play Control Resident, you'll have more time also launching next month like Wolverine, Fire Emblem, Dune Awakening, Silent Hill Townfall, Minecraft Dungeons 2, and many more. And you still have
[02:09] over a month to finish Control Resident before GTA 6 rolls around on November And finally today, developer legend Warren Spectre has announced his retirement from video game development. The 70-year-old founding father of the
[02:21] retirement in a post on LinkedIn, saying he felt he had done what he set out to career. He now plans to write a book or two and do some lecturing or consulting. admitting there are still a few games he'd like to make, but said the video
[02:36] find it as fun anymore. He also left the door open to return to development at some point in the future. His statement reads in part, "I definitely have mixed three games in particular I'd still like to make. One is very big, one is very
[02:50] small, and one I don't know how to make, which scares me. But the game business for me anymore. Plus, there's a new generation of developers coming up who deserve their time in the sun." While Spectre is perhaps best known for his
[03:02] work on DSX and Thief at Ion Storm, he also founded Junction Point Studios, Spectre retires as chief creative officer of Other Side Entertainment, developer of a spiritual successor to the Ultimate Underworld series called
[03:16] Underworld Ascendant. And that's your daily fix for Tuesday, August 18th. Now [music] the new campaign trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. I'm Damon Hatfield and for all your video game news, stay tuned at GN.
