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Physical media is on its way out. Sony is dropping disc support in 2027. The physical version of Grand Theft Auto 6 will be a code-in-a-box. And it sounds like Xbox won’t be supporting physical games for much longer. But what about Nintendo? While physical releases for the Switch 2 don’t seem to be ending…

The Taiwanese semiconductor and non-volatile memory manufacturer Macronix is phasing out its ROM production, according to its CEO and chairman, Miin Wu. That’s potentially terrible news for fans of physical games, as Macronix is Nintendo’s main ROM supplier for Nintendo Switch cartridges.

PlayStation recently announced that it will stop manufacturing physical discs for games from January 2028 onward. The announcement has received a massive backlash from fans, who were already annoyed at discs getting deprioritized over the past few months. All you need to do is look at the comments of any social media post they’ve made…

While Nintendo tries to avoid leaks, supporting physical Switch 2 games introduces risks. The Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake release date isn’t until November 5th, but a buyer has already obtained a boxed copy. Fans may encounter unofficial footage or spoilers, as with past first-party titles.

While Nintendo tries to avoid leaks, supporting physical Switch 2 games introduces risks. The Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake release date isn’t until November 5th, but a buyer has already obtained a boxed copy. Fans may encounter unofficial footage or spoilers, as with past first-party titles.

Preorders have opened for PlayStation: The First 30 Years, a physical book honoring the gaming giant’s tenured history, but fans aren’t exactly in a celebratory mood. The book’s announcement comes as Sony faces continued criticism for its decision to cut disc production, prompting confusion over the new physical media release and an influx of “No…

Released earlier this year (and one of our top horror games in the first half of 2026), publisher Selecta Play and indie studio FYRE Games have announced that the PlayStation 5 physical edition for its narrative-driven, horror game Project Songbird is now available at retailers.

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While PlayStation appears unwavering in its decision to stop producing physical discs in January 2028, Microsoft, for its part, seems to be seeking alternatives to this format. Indeed, a job posting published online by the American giant points in this direction.