Shawn Layden, former PlayStation head, suggests a sustainable future for physical game discs is achievable if Sony licenses the disc production to third-party manufacturers. He expresses disappointment over Sony’s decision to cease producing physical discs by 2028 but believes it could be addressed. Layden mentions that without licensing for bespoke disc makers, maintaining physical media is unlikely.
Amid the shift towards digital media, Sony emphasizes that digital licenses are not owned by users, which has prompted them to implement new policies to protect employees from online harassment. The gaming community continues to follow developments on physical media as the industry evolves.
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