AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPlayStation’s Digital Pivot: Sony says it will stop producing physical PlayStation game releases by 2028, sparking backlash over ownership and access as PS3/PS Vita stores also close and reports claim hundreds of movies were removed without refunds. Esports World Cup Goes Global: The Esports World Cup moves from Riyadh to Paris for 2026, aiming to test whether its Saudi-built scale can travel, with 2,000+ players, 200 clubs, and a $75M+ prize pool. Preservation Crisis in Germany: Germany’s publicly accessible game archive (ICS) is shutting down after funding ran out, leaving 60,000+ catalogued titles’ future in limbo. Hardware & Deals: Valve expands SteamOS beyond Steam Deck with help from Intel/AMD/Nvidia, while Prime Day ends and July 4 sales push big discounts on SSDs and gaming gear. New Releases: Honkai: Star Rail drops version 4.4 on July 15 with a Fate/stay night collaboration; Arknights: Endfield hosts an offline Contingency Contract tournament; Identity V’s next season “Whale Exploration” arrives July 11. Competitive Scene: T1 promotes Valorant academy player DH back to the main roster ahead of VCT Pacific Stage 2.
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