Which would make sense, except Sony is literally arguing that they don’t sell you a copy.

I wonder how long before we see laws preventing this practice of disabling games after sale. At least I would expect the EU to stop this.

as soon as the AI bubble bursts

We’ve been saying that for a long time now. Still going strong, even though I would personally love to see it burst and we can get back to normal.

And everyone is going to buy it just like always. Which proves their strategy works.

My thinking exactly. This is probably going to get downvoted, but nobody forced people to buy Nintendo products. Owning video games is not a human right. US capitalism permits Nintendo to charge whatever they want for their goods. If you don’t like it, don’t buy the games. That is your right.

Is Sony required to pay the consumers when they make a profit, if their suppliers lower prices?

I’m not an American citizen, so pardon my lack of understanding. But isn’t any company entitled to raise prices on any product as they wish? Just as consumers are entitled to not purchase that product.

While I can appreciate mistakes happen, I have bills to pay and any delays in payment will result in fees that I have to pay out of pocket.

Why wait for 2nd missed? First time the pay is not in my bank account on the due date, I no longer work for the company.

I beg your pardon, sir

It’s at €67 right now https://isthereanydeal.com/game/death-stranding-2-on-the-beach/info/

So still no release dates

How does this hardware compare to Steam Deck? That’s the real interesting detail.

That was an article without much to say. Might as well have been a tweet.

That understand gamers about as much as you understand marketing. It’s about percentages. If they get some small percentage to buy the subscription, it’s a win. It matters absolutely nothing how many people are irritated by the ad.

Did you read the article at all? That is the entire point. That there are too many games relative to the number of gamers.

I wonder if VISA and Mastercard could be regulated in the EU as gatekeepers in the DMA

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TARGET_Instant_Payment_Settlement any moment…

You think publishers should not be allowed to decide when they want to stop selling their goods?

Developer Unknown Worlds has shared a letter asking for patience from Subnautica fans after publisher Krafton announced the departure of its senior leadership⁠—including studio co-founder Max McGuire⁠—and the installation of Dead Space producer and Striking Distance (The Callisto Protocol) CEO, Steve Papoutsis, as the new studio head.

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The letter does firmly deny that the game will be live serviceified or otherwise experience a monetization change.