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EU Confirms It Cannot Stop Sony’s Physical Disc Phase-Out: What This Means for Gamers

EU Confirms It Cannot Stop Sony’s Physical Disc Phase-Out: What This Means for Gamers

On July 1, 2026, Sony officially announced that all new PlayStation games will be digital-only from January 2028. The company will cease production of physical discs entirely, including...

LoVeRSaMaJul 11, 2026
Nintendo Confirms EU-Specific Switch 2 with User-Replaceable Battery - And It’s a Major Redesign

Nintendo Confirms EU-Specific Switch 2 with User-Replaceable Battery - And It’s a Major Redesign

Why the EU Is Forcing Nintendo’s Hand The driving force behind this redesign is EU Regulation 2023/1542, adopted in August 2023 to replace the older Batteries Directive. Its Article 11 requires that...

LoVeRSaMaJun 4, 2026