PlayStation Store
PulseAugur coverage of PlayStation Store — every cluster mentioning PlayStation Store across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- 2026-06-27 product_launch Sony's PlayStation Store will remove Studio Canal movies from user libraries due to an expiring licensing deal. source
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Beyblade X: EVOBATTLE launches on PlayStation 5
The PlayStation 5 version of the game Beyblade X: EVOBATTLE has been released and is now available for purchase. Players can acquire the game through the PlayStation Store.
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Consumer Wiki challenges Sony's digital game ownership claims
A Consumer Rights Wiki has compiled 44 instances where Sony's own statements suggest customers own their digital PlayStation games, directly challenging Sony's legal defense in a recent ownership lawsuit. Sony's argumen…
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AI drives storage costs up, while NVIDIA's DLSS 5 demands more power · 4 sources tracked
The increasing cost of storage drives is being attributed to the growing demand from AI applications, impacting both Solid State Drives (SSDs) and Hard Disk Drives (HDDs). Separately, NVIDIA's new DLSS 5 technology, whi…
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Sony pushes PlayStation Store 'buy' button lawsuit to arbitration
Sony is seeking to move a class-action lawsuit regarding its PlayStation Store "buy" button terminology to individual arbitration. The lawsuit, filed by four PlayStation owners, alleges that Sony violates California's d…
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Gaming groups sue Sony over PlayStation Store pricing control
Stop Killing Games and DoesItPlay are supporting a lawsuit against Sony Group, alleging the company has excessive control over PlayStation Store pricing. The legal action targets Sony's alleged monopolistic practices wi…
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Stop Killing Games joins Dutch lawsuit against Sony's PlayStation Store monopoly
The consumer advocacy group Stop Killing Games has joined a Dutch lawsuit against Sony's PlayStation digital store. The lawsuit alleges that Sony's practices, including the "Sony Tax," constitute a monopoly and harm con…
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Sony PS5 to go digital-only by 2028; Helldivers 2 preps level cap increase
Sony is adding warning labels to its PlayStation 5 consoles, informing consumers that physical disc versions of games will cease to be available after January 2028. This move signals a significant shift towards a digita…
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How to cancel your PlayStation Plus subscription
PlayStation Plus subscribers can cancel their subscriptions through the PlayStation website, their console (PlayStation 4 or 5), or the PlayStation app. After cancellation, users retain access to subscription benefits u…
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PlayStation Network suffers massive outage, impacting all Sony gaming services
PlayStation Network (PSN) is currently experiencing a widespread outage that is impacting all of Sony's gaming services. Users are reporting issues with logging into their accounts, playing online games, and accessing t…
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PS3 emulator RPCS3 now runs 75% of games on PC, aiding preservation
The open-source PlayStation 3 emulator, RPCS3, has announced that it now supports over 75% of the PS3 game library, allowing more than 2,600 titles to be played on PC. This development is significant for game preservati…
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Sony faces $457M lawsuit over planned PS5 disc phase-out
Sony is facing a $457 million lawsuit from a Dutch consumer group representing 1.7 million PlayStation users over its plan to eliminate physical PS5 discs by January 2028. The lawsuit argues that Sony's 30% commission o…
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Sony to end PlayStation game disc production by 2028
Sony is phasing out physical game discs for its PlayStation consoles, with disc production ceasing in 2028 and digital storefronts for PS3 and PlayStation Vita closing soon. This move, driven by the increasing consumer …
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Digital archivists race to save PS3 games before Sony store closure
Sony is set to close the PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita consoles in July 2027, prompting digital archivists to race against time to preserve game data. The RPCS3 emulator project is spearheading efforts to docume…
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Sony to end PlayStation disc production in 2028, embraces digital-only future
Sony has announced it will cease production of PlayStation game discs in January 2028, transitioning to a fully digital distribution model for new games. This move aligns with a significant industry shift towards digita…
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PlayStation to go all-digital for new games starting 2028 · 3 sources tracked
Sony has announced that starting January 2028, all new PlayStation games will be exclusively digital, with no new physical disc versions being produced. This decision, attributed to shifting consumer preferences and the…
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Europeans risk losing access to purchased digital movies on PlayStation Store
Digital content ownership is a growing concern, particularly in Europe. Users who purchased Studio Canal movies on the PlayStation Store may soon lose access to these titles due to regional restrictions. This situation …
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PlayStation Store removes Studio Canal movies, impacting digital ownership
Sony is removing Studio Canal movies from the PlayStation Store for customers in several European countries due to an expiring licensing agreement. Affected users, who purchased these films, will lose access to their di…
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GTA 6 pre-orders begin June 25, cover art revealed
Rockstar Games has officially announced that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 will begin on June 25, 2026. The company also revealed the game's official cover art, featuring protagonists Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval a…
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Bungie extends Marathon free play week amid pricing confusion
Bungie has extended the open play week for its game Marathon due to widespread confusion regarding the Deluxe Edition pricing on the PlayStation Store. Players were led to believe they could purchase the Deluxe Edition …
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PlayStation CEO envisions AI enhancing game development and player experience
PlayStation CEO Hideaki Nishino outlined an ambitious vision for integrating AI across all aspects of the company's operations, from game development to player recommendations. He highlighted tools like Mockingbird for …