AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPlayStation Physical Exit: Sony says it will stop making PlayStation game discs by January 2028, pushing fans into a “Don’t Kill the Disc” petition that has already topped 240,000 signatures. Esports World Cup: The inaugural Esports World Cup kicks off in Paris with 2,000+ players from 100+ countries, 25 tournaments across 24 games, and a record $75M prize pool running through Aug. 23. Mobile/Anime Crossover: PUBG Mobile launches a Naruto Shippuden collaboration on July 9, adding Hidden Leaf Village locations, jutsu combat, and a Nine-Tails boss battle. Game Shutdown: Square Enix will end service for Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis on Oct. 7, 2026, with in-game Red Crystals no longer purchasable. Hardware/Display Research: LG Display claims higher refresh-rate monitors improve real-time FPS performance, with test results showing better hit scores at 480Hz vs 60Hz. AI Photo Tool: Meta rolls out Muse Image for Instagram and WhatsApp, letting users generate and edit images via prompts and effects. Anime Convention Guests: Otakon 2026 adds Nozomi Shimakura, Yuji Yanase, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, and Yōko Ueda to its guest roster.
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