Gaming/Video games

Death of the disc: Why Sony’s move matters beyond video games

PlayStation video games seen on sale in New York will soon be a thing of the past with Sony’s plans to discontinue sale of physical discs.

Hallyu generated $24.6b in exports in 2025: Report

The report attributed the growth to massive hit KPop Demon Hunters, and the expansion of AI-driven personalisation services, which accelerated the growth of global fandoms.

Japan to use ODA to help Vietnam, other nations curb manga, anime piracy

The government has set a goal of raising overseas sales by Japan’s content industry to 20 trillion yen by 2033.

Video games in Europe face new restrictions on age, ‘loot boxes’

Loot boxes – paid treasure chests that randomly dole out digital items in games – have long been criticised as an addictive form of gambling.

Sony to end production of physical PlayStation discs in 2028

The transition will have no impact on games scheduled for release before early 2028, which will still be released on disc

Over 500 enthusiasts to gather as Asia board game meet returns to S’pore in July for second year

Players participating at the World Series of Board Gaming Singapore satellite event final game at The Mind Cafe Mega Store on June 2, 2025.

Microsoft raises Xbox prices for third time in 13 months

The ongoing component shortage shows no signs of easing and has also cast uncertainty around Microsoft’s next-generation console, currently referred to as Project Helix.

Take-Two prices Grand Theft Auto VI at $104, sticks to Nov 19 launch

Fans have been waiting for GTA VI for over a decade, and analysts expect it to be an instant hit with billions of dollars in sales within days.

Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders mark first test for biggest game of 2026

The video game Grand Theft Auto VI is poised to become the biggest launch of a cultural product in history.

Philippines bans GoreBox after 3 killed in school shooting

Two students, aged 14 and 15, allegedly opened fire at their school in Tacloban City in the central Visayas region.

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