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Japanese Netizens Split Over PlayStation's 'Death' and a World Cup Reality Check
Culture

Japanese Netizens Split Over PlayStation's 'Death' and a World Cup Reality Check

Sony's plan to end production of physical PlayStation discs in January 2028 revived a viral overseas narrative that PlayStation 'died' when it shifted from Japanese to American leadership — pointing to PS5 price hikes, the end of physical media, and the closure of Japan Studio. On the same day, the comedy duo Ogiyahagi drew fire for cynically dismissing the Japan national team's stated World Cup 'championship' goal as unrealistic. Both stories split Japanese opinion between sympathy and pushback.

Sony's Move to Kill Physical Discs Sparks a Global Ownership Fight
Culture

Sony's Move to Kill Physical Discs Sparks a Global Ownership Fight

As Sony moves to halt production of physical PlayStation discs from January 2028, French left-wing politician Jean-Luc Melenchon declared games 'cultural heritage' that players have a right to own, drawing 63,000 likes and calls for legislation. Japanese netizens split hard between cultural-preservation arguments and 'digital shift is inevitable' pragmatism.

Sony's Plan to Kill PlayStation Physical Discs Sparks Global Backlash
Economy

Sony's Plan to Kill PlayStation Physical Discs Sparks Global Backlash

Sony will end physical-disc production for new PlayStation games from 2028, going fully digital. Overseas gamers launched PS Plus cancellation protests over ownership, while Japan's forums split between calling it an inevitable trend and worrying about losing resale and preservation.