Sony states that digital PlayStation games require only a one-time online license check for permanent access. The clarification follows panic over potential always-online requirements discovered in game files.
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Bungie has started laying off staff after Destiny 2's final update. The studio cited an internal reorganization and said it could not sustain its former size despite continued Marathon support through at least the end of 2026. Future projects remain in early incubation.
Sony Interactive Entertainment is selling its region-locked PS5 at a loss as a strategic investment to grow PlayStation users in Japan and curb imports driven by the weak yen. The subsidized ¥55,000 model, now 40 percent cheaper than the unrestricted version, reflects targeted spending on a key market long dominated by Nintendo.
GameStop has withdrawn Ryan Cohen's potential $35 billion performance bonus so the CEO can concentrate on acquiring eBay. The decision follows eBay's swift rejection of a $55 billion bid in May and precedes the planned release of additional strategic materials this week.
