Being a gamer must be rough in 2026. First, PlayStation announced that it will be phasing out physical releases in 2028. Not to mention the numerous layoffs and restructures announced by different companies and studios. There's also the ongoing online debate about Nintendo's decision to introduce game-key cards. These physical cartridges do not contain the full game data, which was the case for the Pokémon spin-off game, Pokémon Pokopia. Even Grand Theft Auto VIsparked controversy ahead of its release when it announced that it would be a digital release and would be charging players $79.99. And now, Xbox players will face another hurdle when using the Microsoft Store and Xbox Store, which might be a problem if gaming companies continue down their path for a digital-first business.
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