AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPlayStation Disc Backlash: Sony says it will stop producing physical PlayStation game discs for new releases by January 2028, and gamers are fighting back with the “Don’t Kill the Disc” petition (now 250,000+ signatures) plus a major Dutch lawsuit claiming Sony’s store commission could raise prices once resale disappears. Legal Pressure: A Dutch consumer group filed a $457M claim tied to Sony’s digital-only direction, turning the disc debate into a courtroom fight. Ubisoft Layoffs Meet Big Launch: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced launches on PS5 with a strong Steam peak, but Ubisoft Barcelona staff face end-of-month layoffs after the remake’s completion. EA Sports Controversy: EA Sports College Football 27 is drawing heavy backlash and review bombing over microtransactions, including claims they’re in offline single-player. Nintendo Hardware Update: Switch 2 buyers in Europe get a user-replaceable battery under EU rules, while Switch 1 models are being phased out from European retail in 2027. Esports Spotlight: Esports World Cup 2026 kicks off in Paris with a record $75M prize pool.
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