CD-ROM Technology
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In happier times, Sony was courting PC gamers with lavish magazine ads for its 'most popular CD-ROM titles'
A look back at 1996 reveals a Sony eager to court PC gamers with lavish magazine ads for its 'most popular CD-ROM titles,' including WipEout and Twisted Metal, contrasting sharply with its current stance on physical media and PC releases. This historical perspective highlights a significant shift in Sony Interactive Entertainment's strategy over three decades.
'Your code is physically yours, forever. Until you lose it, let's be real': Github, wagging its finger at Sony's own goal, is offering CD-ROMs of your code for a few days
Microsoft-owned GitHub is offering users a CD-ROM of their public code repositories for a limited time, a move seen as a jab at Sony's perceived shift towards digital-only game distribution. This limited-time promotion, available from July 2-6, 2026, allows the first 1,000 eligible users to receive a physical copy of their code. The article also touches on Microsoft's own efforts in digital preservation and potential layoffs within its gaming division.
Legend has it that The 7th Guest's creators were 'fired' on the spot after pitching the game—it's 'hyperbole,' but not entirely untrue
A remake of the 1993 puzzle-adventure game The 7th Guest is set to release on Steam on June 4, following its 2023 VR debut. The remake's director, Paul van der Meer, and original creator Rob Landeros discussed the game's origins, including the legendary 'firing' incident at Virgin Games that led to the formation of Trilobyte Games.
Best Gaming CPUs 2026: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X vs 7800X3D vs 9700X vs 9800X3D vs 9850X3D
This article discusses the historical console development between Sony and SEGA, detailing the creation of the Mega CD and the subsequent PlayStation's impact on SEGA's consoles like the Saturn and Dreamcast. It also touches upon Nintendo's console choices, including the Nintendo 64 and the Wii's success with disc-based media.
