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PlayStation Inactivity Rule Raises Digital Library Concerns

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PlayStation Inactivity Rule Raises Digital Library Concerns

Sony's UK PlayStation terms say accounts that have not been used for at least 36 months may be closed after a warning period. The rule is drawing fresh attention as PlayStation moves further toward digital-only game releases.

College Football 27 Starts Paid Early Access Tomorrow as PC Joins the Series

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College Football 27 Starts Paid Early Access Tomorrow as PC Joins the Series

EA Sports College Football 27 begins its Deluxe Edition and MVP Bundle early access window on July 6 before the worldwide launch on July 9. This year's entry is also the first in the series to arrive on PC alongside PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Attack on Titan 3 Gets Winter Release Window

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Attack on Titan 3 Gets Winter Release Window

Attack on Titan 3 is now planned for this winter on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and Steam. Koei Tecmo also released a new gameplay trailer showing the sequel's updated ODM combat.

Modern Warfare 4 Skips Xbox Game Pass at Launch

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Modern Warfare 4 Skips Xbox Game Pass at Launch

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will not be available through Xbox Game Pass when it launches on October 23. Xbox says new Call of Duty games will now arrive on Game Pass during the following holiday season.

PlayStation's Digital Shift Has Preservationists Warning About Piracy

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PlayStation's Digital Shift Has Preservationists Warning About Piracy

Video Game History Foundation director Frank Cifaldi says archivists still lack a meaningful legal alternative to piracy for preserving digital-only games. His comments follow Sony's plan to end physical disc production for new PlayStation releases in 2028.

PlayStation Disc Exit Could Push Retail Toward Cheaper Code Cards

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PlayStation Disc Exit Could Push Retail Toward Cheaper Code Cards

Sony's plan to end new PlayStation disc production in 2028 could push retail game sales toward cheaper digital code cards, according to Ampere Analysis. The shift may reduce costs for publishers while raising fresh ownership concerns for players.

Sony Clarifies PlayStation Disc Reorders After 2028

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Sony Clarifies PlayStation Disc Reorders After 2028

Sony's private message to PlayStation partners reportedly clarifies that existing disc games can still be reordered after January 2028, even as new releases move away from discs. The company is also preparing retail digital-code options for publishers.

Epic Seeks Injunction in Fortnite Leaker Settlement

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Epic Seeks Injunction in Fortnite Leaker Settlement

Epic Games and a former contractor accused of leaking Fortnite collaboration details have agreed to a proposed judgment and injunction. The settlement still needs approval from a federal judge.