AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPlayStation Goes Digital-Only: Sony says it will stop producing physical discs for all new PlayStation games starting January 2028, with titles after the cutoff sold digitally via the PlayStation Store and digital retailers—sparking fresh debate over ownership, resale, and preservation. Xbox Disc-to-Digital Test: In parallel, Microsoft is reportedly testing a feature that lets players convert eligible Xbox One/Series discs into digital entitlements tied to their account, while still allowing lending or second-hand sales. PS Plus Lineup: PlayStation Plus subscribers get a new July slate starting July 7, led by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, plus For the King II and CrossCode. Nintendo Switch 2 Update: Mario Kart World drops a big free update for Switch 2, adding new routes and sticker photo-mode features. Hardware Spotlight: Philips Evnia launches a new triple-mode gaming monitor lineup with switchable resolution/refresh presets for different play styles. Anime Streaming: BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity gets a July 25 Hulu/Disney+ release date. Local Gaming & Regulation: Nigeria’s AccessBet expands coverage of its unified casino/sports/live betting platform, while the UK sees ongoing public pushback around adult gaming venues. Sports Crossover: Hawaii’s PGA Tour event shifts to a PGA Tour Champions stop called the Sony Championship at Waialae in 2027.
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