THEFEDERALIST (Steven Tucker) - End Of Playstation’s Physical Games Could Prelude Game Over For Ownership
Along with concerns over ownership versus licensing, there is the far wider and more disturbing issue of censorship by stealth.
AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - September 2026 PlayStation State of Play unveils major game releases, expansions, and hardware updates
Sony’s September State of Play broadcast delivered a packed slate of game announcements, trailers, and hardware news, setting the stage for a busy year ahead for PlayStation fans and raising questions about the industry’s creative direction and priorities. The latest State of Play, presented by Sony and PlayStation and reported in detail by GameSpot, showcased […] The post September 2026 PlayStation State of Play unveils major game releases, expansions, and hardware updates appeared first on American Almanac .
Sony’s September State of Play broadcast delivered a packed slate of game announcements, trailers, and hardware news, setting the stage for a busy year ahead for PlayStation fans and raising questions about the industry’s creative direction and priorities. The latest State of Play, presented by Sony and PlayStation and reported in detail by GameSpot , showcased new titles, expansions, and hardware updates from a roster of major studios including Square Enix, Konami, Capcom, Housemarque, Double Fine, and 4A Games. While Sony’s strategy of headline-grabbing reveals continues to drive anticipation, the event also highlighted the increasing spectacle and commercial focus that now dominates the gaming landscape. From live-action…Open
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Airports are getting million-dollar gaming lounges
On this week's episode of "Gamer Galaxy," host Cher Hwang is joined by Gameway co-founder Emma Walbridge. Gameway is the high-end gaming lounge that's coming to an airport near you, in hopes of offering a more enjoyable experience for passengers of all ages. They talk about how the concept works, why airports bought in, and now asking for more. In this episode, they cover: - Gameway’s concept and business model: A gaming and entertainment lounge inside airports, designed to make travel more fun and less stressful. - Who it’s for and why it works: Especially millennials and Gen Z, but also parents, kids, and nongamers who want a welcoming airport experience. - Founder story and mindset: How Walbridge and her husband went all-in to pitch…
AXIOS (Courtenay Brown) - The AI price shock is here: Apple, Microsoft hike prices
People spend a lot of time on their devices. The AI boom means they will also be spending more for them. Why it matters: The enormous sums of money going into the AI race are driving up costs for resources and components throughout the economy. - That's now becoming increasingly apparent to ordinary Americans who might have thought that AI's impact would be primarily on their jobs. Driving the news: Apple provided the clearest evidence yet Thursday, raising prices by as much as 25% on MacBook and iPad models — and blaming soaring memory chip costs due to AI demand. - The same memory squeeze is now hitting gaming consoles. Also on Thursday, Microsoft announced price increases of as much as $150 on Xbox consoles — which comes after…
NEWSNATIONNOW (Rob Taub) - PlayStation users could get refunds in Sony settlement
Sony was accused of monopolizing the market and driving up prices for specific digital games purchased through the PlayStation Store.