gamingFriday, July 3, 2026
Today the industry's shift to all-digital feels less like a transition and more like a shove. Rockstar and Sony both made moves that signal the end of discs, and the community is pushing back hard. Meanwhile, a couple of smaller physical releases remind us what we're losing.
Two announcements landed like a one-two punch for anyone who still buys games on a disc.
Rockstar confirmed GTA VI won't ship on disc, and Sony plans to stop producing game discs entirely by 2028. The piece argues this isn't just about convenience, it's about losing ownership, preservation, and the ability to resell or lend games.
Switch 2 co-op exclusive 'Orbitals' is getting a physical release this September. The article uses Sony's disc-phaseout news as a hook, making the announcement feel like a small act of defiance.
A quieter corner of today's news: Famitsu's weekly numbers and a fan-favorite character crossing over.
Famitsu's latest Japanese sales data shows Star Fox for Switch 2 leading software with 41,680 copies, while Switch 2 dominates hardware. A useful snapshot of the Japanese market's current pulse.
Persona 5: The Phantom X is adding Kotone Shiomi from Persona 3 Portable as a playable character, answering a long-running fan demand. It's a crossover that finally gives the female protagonist her due in a spinoff.
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