Sony's First Post After Physical Games Announcement Draws 57,000 Negative Replies
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Sony's first social media post after announcing it will stop manufacturing physical games in January 2028 was met with overwhelming backlash, drawing 57,000 replies — almost entirely negative. The post, promoting a new FlexStrike arcade stick, became a lightning rod for frustrated gamers upset about the company's shift away from physical media. The article highlights the scale and intensity of the negative response.
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Sony's new FlexStrike arcade stick is the most talked about accessory in gaming history
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