5 sources
Hideo Kojima expresses concern over PlayStation's move to all-digital future
Hideo Kojima has publicly shared his sadness and concerns about Sony's decision to phase out PlayStation game discs by 2028, warning about the implications for game ownership and preservation in an all-digital landscape.
Key points
- Hideo Kojima reacted to Sony's announcement to stop producing PlayStation discs starting in 2028.
- Kojima expressed concerns about digital data ownership and potential loss of access to art.
- The game director warned about broader implications of cloud gaming and digital-only futures.
- Kojima's comments echo concerns he previously raised about digital preservation in 2021.
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