Do you oppose Sony’s decision to abandon physical media starting in 2028? Then you can join PS5 users strike against disc farewella form of protest organized by DoesitPlay? will begin tonight at 7pm local time.
This is basically an operation designed to send a signal to Japanese companies: Target, From now until August 30which means unplugging your console, keeping it turned off, and logging out to express your disapproval of PlayStation’s current policies.
“For many years, Sony Interactive Entertainment has been committed to Getting further and further away from fans”, we read in the protest manifesto issued at the end of July by the owners of the video game preservation website DoesitPlay.
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“Whether it’s closing a beloved studio like Bluepoint, pursuing an ill-conceived live streaming service strategy, canceling fan events, abandoning PS VR2, or having a complete lack of understanding of which series players want to see return, PlayStation has never seemed more removed from its community”.
Necessary signal?
“Physical game production will end in 2028, which seems to be the straw that breaks the camel’s back,” the post continued. “We know that SIE can only control certain matters, but for decisions within its control, The company continues to mismanage its solid position It inherits the features of the PS4 era. ”
“PlayStation has too many problems right now, and restoring physical games means Meet players halfwayarrive. SIE can still do a lot. We miss Twisted Metal, SOCOM, Sly Cooper and Resistance. We miss the PlayStation experience. We miss Japanese studios. “
“Therefore, we invite PlayStation players to participate Economy and game blackouts Sunday, August 23, 7:00 pm local time to Sunday, August 30, 7:00 pm local time. Players can participate by turning off their console or logging out for 7 days. “
“We believe this period can minimize the impact on publishers and developers while still allowing players the opportunity Let others hear your voice”.
What will you do tonight?
