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Sony pushes forward with ditching discs, despite backlash
Sony has received a lot of backlash from PlayStation fans since announcing that it's killing physical game disc production, but that hasn't swayed its decision. During Sony's latest earnings call, chief financial officer Lin Tao said that while the company "put in a lot of thought and time" when considering the opposition put forward by &8230;
FF7 Revelation Director Really Wants You To Have A Physical Edition For The Game
The biggest topic in the games industry right now is the debate around physical media, with Sony kickstarting the conversation by killing its production of PlayStation discs(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-confirms-playstation-disc-production-will-end-in-2028/) in January 2028. Everyone has thoughts about the company's decision, including Final Fantasy 7 Revelation(https://www.gamespot.com/games/final-fantasy-vii-revelation/) director Naoki Hamaguchi, who said he's trying to make a physical edition of the game happen. In a July 29 interview with GamesRadar+(https://www.gamesradar.com/games/final-fantasy/final-fantasy-7-revelation-director-wants-some-kind-of-physical-edition-for-the-rpg-but-he-cant-promise-it-as-sony-becomes-the-latest-to-shift-away-toward-digital/), Hamaguchi acknowledged that "the general trend" he's seeing is a shift towards downloadable games. However, he still believes that physical media is "a wonderful culture" and that "it would be a shame to lose that." As such, his team is working diligently to make sure that a physical version of Revelation comes out. "We're still having internal discussions on what the exact SKU product lineup is going to be for Revelation,” Hamaguchi said at Berlin's Final Fantasy 14 Fan Festival. "So I can't say anything particularly definitive at this point in time. But I am working to make the arrangements to allow us to have some kind of physical edition." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH3ox5krci8 He couldn't give a definitive answer on what kind of physical edition Revelation may have, but he explained that, because different platforms have different regulations, those considerations have to be factored into whatever is produced. "Obviously, say, if you're talking to Nintendo, there's considerations about the storage limits on key cards and things like that, and then other platforms about how much you can put onto a disc,” Hamaguchi said. "Each platform and first-party have their own specific rules and regulations that we need to take into account, and think about what format is actually going to be best for the game. These are the discussions that we're having at this point in time. I do hope that we'll be able to come up with something that is as close as possible as to what players and fans are going to want, but you’ll have to look forward to future announcements for that." Revelation is the third and final entry in the remake trilogy. The previous installments, Remake(https://www.gamespot.com/games/final-fantasy-vii-remake/) and Rebirth(https://www.gamespot.com/games/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth/), both had physical editions on PlayStation 5. Considering Revelation releases sometime in 2027, it stands to reason that it'd get a physical edition on PlayStation 5, too, since Sony isn't ending disc production until 2028. Although it may launch with a disc, there's still the possibility that, like Grand Theft Auto 6(https://www.gamespot.com/games/grand-theft-auto-vi/), it could just be a code in the box(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6-physical-copies-wont-include-discs-just-download-codes/). We'll see sometime in 2027. Although Revelation will bring an end to Cloud and friends' story, that may not actually be the end of the game itself. A recent leak suggested(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/even-the-end-of-final-fantasy-7-revelation-isnt-actually-the-end-leak-suggests/) that the upcoming action-RPG will receive a plethora of DLC, including some sort of "Story Expansion Pass" that may see Cloud and company explore a brand-new territory.
Rockstar Co-Founder And GTA Co-Creator On Physical Games: Companies Should Provide It If People Want It
Dan Houser, the co-founder of Rockstar Games and co-creator of the GTA franchise, has commented on the ongoing discussion and debate about physical games in the wake of Sony's decision to stop supporting discs in 2028(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-confirms-playstation-disc-production-will-end-in-2028/). Speaking to IGN(https://www.ign.com/articles/rockstar-co-founder-says-if-people-want-physical-game-releases-then-companies-should-provide-it), Houser said, "I don't know that I care." But he said, "If people want that, I think companies should provide it." "But I don't know that I personally care," he said. He went on to say that one of the benefits of digital games is "the ability to update and fix problems," and this has been "really useful for the quality of games." !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/GTAd859ba.jpg?w=636) A scene from GTA 6. Houser left Rockstar in 2020. His brother, Sam Houser, remains at Rockstar ahead of GTA 6's release in November. Dan Houser now works at Absurd Ventures with another former Rockstar veteran, Lazlow Jones. Jones said in the IGN interview that he understands how good it can feel to pop a disc into a console, but he also appreciates being able to, for example, download a game at the airport and then play it on a flight. Dan Houser, meanwhile, added, "I love physical media." Absurd Ventures is working on multiple open-world, action-adventure video game projects. One takes place in the sci-fi world of the company's A Better Paradise comic series, and the other takes place inside the studio's comedy satire world, Absurdaverse. Sony is no longer going to support physical game discs on PlayStation starting in January 2028. The company said it's doing this due to "shifting trends in consumer preference." Experts believe the real reason is that Sony can make more money and have more control(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/why-is-sony-killing-discs-its-all-about-profitability-and-control-expert-says/) with an all-digital future. The biggest game of 2026, GTA 6, will be a digital-exclusive. Rockstar will sell a boxed copy of GTA 6 at retail, but people are only getting a code in the box(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6-physical-copies-wont-include-discs-just-download-codes/).
PlayStation Plus Free Games For August 2026 Revealed
PlayStation has revealed this month's batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. All PS Plus members will be able to claim a trio of freebies starting August 4: Big Walk, Dying Light 2, and Signalis. If you haven't claimed July's PlayStation Plus free games(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-plus-essential-free-games-for-july-2026/) yet, make sure to do so before next Tuesday. A day-one release, Big Walk(https://www.gamespot.com/games/big-walk/) is developed by Untitled Goose Game studio House House. If you've ever wanted to touch digital grass, then this might be the game for you, as Big Walk puts you inside of a lush open-world environment full of puzzles, tough terrain, and no real danger at all. Friends can group up to explore the great virtual outdoors, and the game features various tools to help you stay in contact with your fellow adventurers. If you want to hang out on your own and just enjoy the scenery, the game will also cater to your desire for solitude. On the opposite end of the open-world spectrum, Dying Light 2(https://www.gamespot.com/games/dying-light-2-stay-human/) is a nerve-wracking experience. Set many years after the first game, the zombie apocalypse is still in full swing, and survivors clamor for power in a city that has weathered the onslaught of the flesh-eating monsters that roam the streets. As Aiden Caldwell, a wanderer who finds himself caught in the middle of warring factions, it's up to you to decide the fate of The City, recover your lost memories, and use parkour skills to survive your excursions outside. Just remember not to stay outside for too long, because once the sun sets, that's when the real danger emerges. It's worth noting that this is also the Reloaded Edition of Dying Light 2, which includes numerous updates, gameplay overhauls, and plenty of extra DLC. Finally, you can grab Signalis(https://www.gamespot.com/games/signalis/) for an old-school descent into psychological survival-horror. As Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost partner, players will uncover terrifying secrets, solve puzzles, and battle nightmarish creatures in this retro-inspired game. With the launch of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls(https://www.gamespot.com/games/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls/) around the corner, Sony is offering a free DLC pack to PlayStation subscribers starting August 6. This bundle includes five in-game avatars--Captain America, Storm, Spider-Man, Doctor Doom, and Ghost Rider--and a set of in-game results-screen character poses. PlayStation Plus August 2026 Games !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PS-Plus-August-2026.jpg?w=636) - Big Walk (PS5) - Dying Light 2: Stay Human - Reloaded Edition (PS5, PS4) - Signalis (PS4)
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Update Add Brand New Day And Marvel Tōkon Suits Today
!Game Informer News(https://gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/07/28/42800ddb/marvels-spider-man-2-tokon-suit-crop.jpg.webp) Spider-Man: Brand New Day hits theaters this week, and Insomniac Games previously announced(https://gameinformer.com/2026/06/19/marvels-spider-man-2-is-getting-the-brand-new-day-suit) it would be adding Tom Holland’s new suit to Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 in a free update to mark the occasion. That update goes live today, and it also introduces a second new suit along with a couple of quality-of-life features. In addition to Peter’s Brand New Day suit, the update adds Spider-Man’s costume from the upcoming tag-team fighting game Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls(https://gameinformer.com/state-of-play/2025/06/04/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls-is-a-4v4-fighter-from-the-makers-of-dragon). Additionally, the game will receive support for Enhanced PSSR on PS5 Pro and a Power Saver mode. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is available on PlayStation 5 and PC. Check out our review of the game here.(https://gameinformer.com/review/marvels-spider-man-2/sticking-the-landing) You can read more about Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls in this deep-dive feature(https://gameinformer.com/feature/2025/09/30/hero-vs-hero). !(https://gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/entitybrowserthumbnail/public/2026/07/28/86c6b0b2/marvels-spider-man-2-brand-new-day-2.jpg.webp)!(https://gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/entitybrowserthumbnail/public/2026/07/28/66a0e1ea/marvels-spider-man-2-tokon-suit.jpg.webp)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day brings new suits to Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Spidey suits themed to the latest MCU outing with Tom Holland and the upcoming Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls are now in PS5 Spider-Man 2.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Swings Into A Brand New Day
Spider-Man: Brand New Day officially swings into theaters this week, and to celebrate the return of the webhead, Marvel's Spider-Man 2(https://www.gamespot.com/games/marvels-spider-man-2/) on PS5 is getting a few upgrades. While developer Insomniac had previously revealed that the game would be updated with a new costume(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/marvels-spider-man-2-pulls-in-another-costume-from-the-movies/) based on the threads worn by Spider-Man actor Tom Holland, players can also grab a slick cel-shaded costume and some PS5 Pro enhancements. With Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls out next month, players can look forward to donning a costume that puts a fresh spin on the character. Featuring a cel-shaded design, the suit has a very anime-inspired aesthetic with its bold colors and a larger spider emblem on the chest. In comparison, the Brand New Day costume goes back to the basics of Spider-Man, offering a subtle texture and colors that pay homage to the classic comics and animated series starring the wallcrawler. Both of these costumes will be free to download and will be added to the Spider-Man costume selection screen after an update goes live for the game this week. https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cmsquujpx443473suqw2qkdz/post/3mrowxfqutm2m The other new features coming to Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will be Enhanced PSSR on PS5 Pro and Power Saver mode. The updated PSSR(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps5-pros-upgraded-pssr-is-rolling-out-today-here-are-the-first-games-getting-it/1100-6538811/) rolled out earlier this year, and games that support it generally offer a better 4K 60fps experience, complete with advanced lighting technologies--making a good case for explaining why you dropped $900(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-ps5-pro-is-still-worth-it-for-now/1100-6539101/) on a single console. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 was already a good-looking game when it debuted a few years ago, so this PSSR update should make clobbering the likes of Venom and Kraven the Hunter look even better on the right TV or monitor. Unlike its predecessor, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 never received post-launch expansions. Developer Insomniac Games instead jumped right into its Wolverine single-player game once it wrapped up development on its third Spider-Man game, and you won't have to wait too long to pop Logan's adamantium claws. Marvel's Wolverine(https://www.gamespot.com/games/marvels-wolverine/) launches on September 15 for PS5, and the game looks like a brutal expansion(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/marvels-wolverine-13-new-details-we-just-learned/) of Insomniac's darker reimagining of beloved Marvel Comics characters. All Spider-Man 2 Suits And How To Get Them !4208452-marvelsspider-man220231017092315.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1632/16320660/4208452-marvelsspider-man220231017092315.jpg?w=636) !4193152-aurantiasuit.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4193152-aurantiasuit.jpg?w=636) !4193153-tacticalsuit.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4193153-tacticalsuit.jpg?w=636) !4193154-25thcenturysuit.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4193154-25thcenturysuit.jpg?w=636) !4193155-stonemonkeysuit.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4193155-stonemonkeysuit.jpg?w=636) !4193156-apunkalypticsuit.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4193156-apunkalypticsuit.jpg?w=636) !4193157-agimatsuit.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4193157-agimatsuit.jpg?w=636) View Images(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/all-marvels-spider-man-2-costumes-revealed-so-far/2900-4771/)
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Soul weekend beta was love it or hate it
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls' beta left players divided: its visuals are gorgeous, but its PC port is terrible, and its gameplay is a mixed bag.
PS Plus August 2026 games lineup includes a quirky multiplayer game
PlayStation Plus' free games for August 2026 will be announced on July 29, but we already know one game that will be available for PS5 owners.
Huge PS5 sale lets you stock up on physical discs before they disappear forever
From Marvel's Spider-Man to God of War, the sale includes a ton of PS5 first-party bangers via some of the biggest retailers around.
God Of War Laufey Releases In February
!Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/06/02/0ee3d88b/god-of-war-laufey-2.jpg.webp) On Friday, Sony Santa Monica Studios revealed that the upcoming God of War Laufey is coming sooner than expected. The game arrives February 16, 2027. > 2.16.27 pic.twitter.com/RQZov8MqGx(https://t.co/RQZov8MqGx) > > — Santa Monica Studio – God of War Laufey (@SonySantaMonica) July 25, 2026(https://x.com/SonySantaMonica/status/2080831512820519253?refsrc=twsrc%5Etfw) God of War Laufey was revealed during PlayStation's Summer State of Play event, where Santa Monica Studios shared roughly 23 minutes of the game(https://www.gameinformer.com/state-of-play/2026/06/02/god-of-war-laufey-stars-kratos-wife-fighting-through-the-afterlife-of-the). The adventure follows Kratos' wife and Atreus' mother, Laufey (or Faye), after her death and arrival in the afterlife of the gods, known as the Everywhen, according to Laufey's talking gelatinous cube and sword ribbon partners. The concept is novel for God of War and seems to take place during the events of God of War (2018), but considering the world is called the Everywhen, it's hard to say exactly when the game takes place on the God of War timeline. God of War Laufey releases February 16, 2027, on PlayStation 5. You can read more about the game here(https://www.gameinformer.com/state-of-play/2026/06/02/god-of-war-laufey-stars-kratos-wife-fighting-through-the-afterlife-of-the) and here(https://www.gameinformer.com/preview/2026/06/16/what-happens-to-gods-when-they-die).
God of War Laufey release date adds to a crowded February 2027 game lineup
God of War Laufey launches on Feb. 16, 2027, meaning the PS5 will be out around the same time as Fable and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis