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Hideo Kojima expresses concern over PlayStation's digital-only future
Hideo Kojima has publicly shared his disappointment and concerns regarding Sony's decision to end production of physical PlayStation game discs, warning about the implications of a fully digital future for media ownership.
Key points
- Hideo Kojima described PlayStation's digital-only future as 'really sad' and 'frightening'.
- Kojima's comments were made in response to Sony's announcement to stop producing physical PlayStation discs by 2028.
- The game designer warned about potential loss of individual ownership over digital data and access to art.
- Kojima has been a long-time advocate for physical media, not just in gaming but across all forms of media.
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KotakuHideo Kojima Finds It Really Sad That Sony Is Killing PlayStation Game Discs
IGNHideo Kojima Warns of 'Frightening' Digital Future After PlayStation Reveals Plan to End Physical Disc Production
Destructoid‘I find it really sad:’ Hideo Kojima reacts to Sony’s physical media debacle
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