We live in a capitalist dystopia
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Remember when the first thing software manuals told us to do was make a backup disk? That was great.
Hell, some software actually insisted that you make a backup as part of the installation process.
Hell, some software actually insisted that you make a backup as part of the installation process.
Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles
In response to shifting trends in consumer preference, new games will be released on PlayStation Store and at retailers in digital formats only.
blog.playstation.com
I was thinking about getting a PS6 after Sony announced they were no longer releasing new games on PC, but if I can't buy the games on disc, then forget it.
I mean...the ONLY reason I got a PS5 with disc drive was because of my meager selection of PS4 games that ended up delisted (looking at you, Transformers Devastation!). PS5 games on disc are, generally, more hassle than they're worth, IMO. Unless you snag a really good deal on a physical version, I've largely abandoned buying physical games because you always end up waiting for MASSIVE amounts of data to install. And needing the disc and listening to the noisy ass drive spin for questionable reasons.Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles
In response to shifting trends in consumer preference, new games will be released on PlayStation Store and at retailers in digital formats only.
I was thinking about getting a PS6 after Sony announced they were no longer releasing new games on PC, but if I can't buy the games on disc, then forget it.
Physical games for modern consoles are the "game Key Cards" everyone forgot about.
I think that if a game company launched using actual cartridges again... they would absolutely just sweep the market.
Not when modern games are running 50-100+ GB and memory costs where they're at.
Oh and make sure you get what you want from the PSN store for your PS3 and Vitas! Support for those consoles will begin ending in some markets at the end of the year, with full closure in July 2027.
blog.playstation.com
I mean, yeah, it sucks losing access to the PSN Store on those devices...BUT...you're also looking at about 20 years of support for the PS3, about 15 for the Vita/TV. In some cases, the store has been active longer than the hardware has actually lasted. It's been close to decade since either platform saw a significant release of note, though the Vita platform was getting some indie titles until 2021.
I understand the business side...but it's not clear if you'll still be able to access purchases. And I know the Vita/TV has seen some odd "licensing" issues with games, so it's not clear how the PSN closure will effect that.
Amusingly, when I got my PS5, the new revised PSN finally "cross linked" a bunch of my older purchases, so I was still able to access a not insignificant number of PSP and PSOne titles, at least stuff they finally added to the Classics catalog and hadn't been replaced by "remaster" or "remake" versions.
An update on PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita
Changes start this year in select markets, followed by global changes in 2027.
blog.playstation.com
I mean, yeah, it sucks losing access to the PSN Store on those devices...BUT...you're also looking at about 20 years of support for the PS3, about 15 for the Vita/TV. In some cases, the store has been active longer than the hardware has actually lasted. It's been close to decade since either platform saw a significant release of note, though the Vita platform was getting some indie titles until 2021.
I understand the business side...but it's not clear if you'll still be able to access purchases. And I know the Vita/TV has seen some odd "licensing" issues with games, so it's not clear how the PSN closure will effect that.
Amusingly, when I got my PS5, the new revised PSN finally "cross linked" a bunch of my older purchases, so I was still able to access a not insignificant number of PSP and PSOne titles, at least stuff they finally added to the Classics catalog and hadn't been replaced by "remaster" or "remake" versions.
So um....I think they're gonna have to walk this back. Massively. Or does nobody remember Helldivers 2?
bsky.app
Yeah I really don't see this decision standing after someone takes out a calculator and realizes that banning yourself from 170 countries is very profitable.
Ironbite-at all.
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bsky.app
Yeah I really don't see this decision standing after someone takes out a calculator and realizes that banning yourself from 170 countries is very profitable.
Ironbite-at all.
I was considering finally buying a PS5 when I have money again but I think I'll just stay the hell away from this company.
I don't think even Nintendo does that. The 3DS store kept going for ages after the Switch came out.
As long as the store is still up, people can still buy from it, and server space is (relatively) cheap. Takes a long while for the purchase activity to fall to the point where it's losing more money than it's making.
As long as the store is still up, people can still buy from it, and server space is (relatively) cheap. Takes a long while for the purchase activity to fall to the point where it's losing more money than it's making.
Funny you should put it that way, because I checked just now, and the 3DS store was shut down in 2023, but existing purchases can still be re-downloaded. So by shutting it down, they actually pushed the ratio of money made to money lost from whatever it was at that point to 100%.
FCC to end Biden-era rule that forces ISPs to list all their fees
FCC to let ISPs stop listing all passthrough fees, give single "up to" price.
arstechnica.com
Welp, that's going to end in lawsuits...
FCC Approves Reflect Orbital's Space Mirror Satellite That Astronomers Hate
The FCC says the most controversial aspect of Reflect Orbital's Earendil-1 satellite, its giant mirror, falls outside its authority since the regulator mainly focuses on radio spectrum.
So we're likely going to end up with either the Highlander movie that doesn't exist, or Gundam X's satellite cannon(without a moonbase being involved). Assuming Kessler doesn't kick in before then.
Or Mr. Burns trying to block out the sun.
To which europe would pay for that service right now.
It's kind of amazing how the cartoonish villainy of yesteryear is tomorrows subscription service.
Oregon approves PGE’s 29.7% rate hike for data centers under landmark law
The Oregon Public Utility Commission unanimously approved Portland General Electric’s rate hike for large energy users to take effect Wednesday. Residential rates will go down 1.3%.
www.opb.org
Not as good as not allowing data centers to be built in the first place, but at least it's something.