Hideo Kojima Officially Responds to PlayStation's Execution of Physical Media
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Netflix The video game industry is never far from controversy, although it seems that, lately, there have been more controversies than usual. The biggest of these came last week, when PlayStation announced it would stop producing physical game discs beginning in 2028. This announcement was never going to go down well, but perhaps PlayStation didn't anticipate just how big the backlash would be. At a time when digital media is becoming more common than ever, fans have been returning to physical preservation, with the rate of decline in DVD sales starting to slow. For fans to at least have the option to physically purchase their latest favorite game seems decent, so it's far from surprising that this announcement from PlayStation has disappointed millions. Add to this Sony's recent removal of hundreds of purchased movies from users' digital libraries due to licensing changes, and the storm is starting to entice even the biggest voices to speak out. One such voice is that of legendary director Hideo Kojima, best known for his work on the Metal Gear and Death Stranding franchises.
Published: July 12, 2026 8:00 pm
Source: Collider — Read original