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PlayStation’s Response to the Physical Disc Backlash Is Not Reassuring
Sony Group Corporation has confirmed its decision to cease new game disc production for PlayStation consoles starting January 2028, despite significant backlash from fans. The company cites the overall progression of digitalization as the primary reason, with CFO Lin Tao stating that the decision was carefully considered and will be cautiously moved forward. While acknowledging fan sentiment, Sony does not anticipate a significant short-term or long-term business impact, as digital sales already constitute the majority of their software revenue.
NVIDIA (NVDA) announces expansion into Japan and new AI model
NVIDIA announced an expansion of its AI initiatives in Japan through partnerships with Fujitsu, Hitachi, Sony Group, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The company also revealed Cosmos 3 Edge, a new AI model designed for machines to enable real-time reasoning and prediction of robot actions locally, runnable on NVIDIA RTX GPUs and DGX systems.
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 Winners
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 ceremony, held in Tokyo, celebrated the best in anime with over 73 million votes cast. My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON took home the coveted Anime of the Year award, among its three wins. The event also featured performances and tributes, including a 30th-anniversary celebration of Neon Genesis Evangelion's theme song.
GTA 6 Pre-Orders Go Live in Europe And the Price Is Surprisingly Low
Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI have gone live in Europe, with listings on Italian retailer Showgame showing a price of €69.90 for both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions. This price is significantly lower than many industry rumors predicted, which suggested a range of €90-€100. The listings also confirm a November 19, 2026 release date, and despite high demand, the unexpectedly low price has surprised fans and potentially eased concerns about the game's cost.
GTA 6 Has a PlayStation Marketing Deal, Confirms Take-Two CEO, Will Launch on Console First, PC Later
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI has a marketing partnership with Sony, with PlayStation prominently featured in promotions. The game will launch first on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S on November 19, with a PC version to follow later. Zelnick also acknowledged the immense development costs and high expectations for the title, which is poised to be one of the biggest entertainment launches ever.
Bloodborne animated movie announced
Sony Pictures announced an R-rated animated movie adaptation of the video game Bloodborne, which will be co-produced by PlayStation Productions and Lyrical Animation. Sanford Panitch, president of Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group, stated the film will remain true to the spirit of the original game developed by FromSoftware and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
10th Annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards Nominees Revealed
The nominees for the 10th Annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards have been revealed, with fan voting open until April 15th. The awards ceremony will take place on May 23rd, featuring a wide range of categories and presenters including notable figures from the entertainment industry and executives from Sony Group Corporation and Crunchyroll. Several popular anime series and films, such as My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, and DAN DAN DAN Season 2, received multiple nominations across various categories.
BLUE PROTOCOL: STAR RESONANCE INTRODUCES NEW MAP "STARLAND" AND SHANGRI-LA FRONTIER COLLABORATION REVEALED
Blue Protocol: Star Resonance has launched its latest update, introducing the new "Starland" map and a collaboration event with the anime Shangri-La Frontier. This event, starting March 19, 2025, offers themed in-game items and furniture. Additionally, a collaboration with the anime FAIRY TAIL is scheduled for May 2026.
