PlayStation Players Extend Blackout Indefinitely Over Axed Discs While Risking GTA 6 Launch

Physical Media Is Important Even If You’d Rather Not Store a Bunch of Discs

Sony recently took a very bold stance on physical media. They’ve stated they will cease production of physical copies of video games for PlayStation consoles in January 2028. This is ironically close to another announcement about removing access to over 500 Studio Canal movies purchased via user’s PlayStation accounts. This causes a lot of confusion […]

PlayStation Players Extend Blackout Indefinitely Over Axed Discs While Risking GTA 6 Launch

PlayStation players have extended their PS5 blackout indefinitely, vowing to keep their consoles switched off as a protest that could now collide directly with the launch of GTA 6 on 19 November. The grassroots campaign, centred largely in the UK and US and amplified on social media, began on 23 August in response to Sony's decision to axe physical game discs for future hardware. The blackout was originally billed as a one-week boycott of the Pl…

PSBlackout Protest Targets Sony Over PlayStation Digital Ownership Debate

PlayStation users have started a week-long boycott in response to Sony’s decision to move away from physical game releases. The #PSBlackout campaign, running from August 23 to August 30, calls on players to stop using their consoles and PlayStation services during the protest period. Supporters are also being encouraged to avoid purchases on the PlayStation […]

Sony Ending Physical Discs in 2028 Sparks PS5 Blackout Protest

Sony’s recent announcement to phase out physical game discs by 2028 has sparked significant backlash within the PlayStation community. In response, gamers have organized the “PS Blackout,” a week-long protest running from August 23 to August 30, 2026, during which participants are powering down their PS5s and avoiding purchases on Sony’s platform. As Tech Court […] The post Sony Ending Physical Discs in 2028 Sparks PS5 Blackout Protest appeared …