PlayStation Ending Physical Discs Shows That Ownership Is Becoming A Design Problem

For years, the industry has treated the shift from physical to digital as a convenience story. No discs to swap. No shelves to manage. No midnight launches unless you enjoy standing in a queue with other people pretending they are not cold. Digital access is faster, cleaner, and easier to scale, so the direction has always felt inevitable. Now PlayStation has made that direction explicit. From January 2028, physical disc production for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles will end, with new releases available digitally through PlayStation Store and retailers...

Path of Exile Co-Director Chris Wilson Departs Grinding Gear Games

The co-founder and longtime co-director of Path of Exile, Chris Wilson, has officially left Grinding Gear Games, marking the end of an era for the New Zealand-based studio. Wilson’s departure, which was quietly reflected in company filings in January 2025, has only recently come to public attention after Path of Exile players noticed his prolonged absence...

Ted Price Retires After 30 Years at Insomniac Games

Ted Price, founder and president of Insomniac Games, has announced his retirement after 30 years of leading one of the most iconic studios in the gaming industry. Known for delivering timeless franchises like Ratchet & Clank, Spyro the Dragon, and Marvel’s Spider-Man, Price’s departure marks the end of an era. His leadership has been instrumental in shaping not only Insomniac’s legacy but also the broader gaming landscape...