Ricky Niles

Greetings Everyone!

My name is Richard; some may call me Ricky.

I am a journalist, writer, editor, and review critic specializing in the video game industry.

[Ricky Niles @Ricky_BCloud]

@PlayStation Remember to always buy physical.

[Johnny Neff @JohnnyNeff_]

Austin Abram’s in Resident Evil (2026)

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@PaulTassi @Forbes The game feels like an HR-approved walking simulator that is testing UI mechanics.

[Rino🚀 @RinoTheBouncer]

Do you think/want PlayStation Blackout to be extended indefinitely until demands are met?🚀

NO DISC 💿 NO BUY

[Tech Ultimatum @TechieUltimatum]

LET’S NOT PLAY ON PLAYSTATION FOR ONE WEEK. 🎮

Starting tomorrow, August 23 through August 30, let’s support the #PSBlackout campaign.

So for one week:
❌ Don’t play on PlayStation
❌ Don’t buy games
❌ Don’t make in-game purchases
❌ Skip PS Store purchases
❌ Skip logins & purchases
❌ Cancel/avoid subscriptions if you can
📀 Support physical games & preservation

The goal isn’t to hurt developers. It’s to send Sony a clear message:

Gamers still want the choice to own their games.

If you support physical media, join the #PSBlackout from August 23–30.

Would you participate? 👇

Sony is moving new PlayStation releases toward digital-only or code-in-box formats after January 2028.

This isn’t just about discs. It’s about ownership, preservation and access.

If a digital store shuts down one day, what happens to the games you paid for?

Some gamers are even considering Switch 2 or PC as alternatives for long-term ownership.

No PlayStation. No Sony game purchases. No in-game spending. August 23–30.

Would you join the #PSBlackout? 🔥

[Cerebros @CerebrosG]

Urgente de último momento: Iraís Reyes, la diputada que se volvió viral en redes sociales por estar en contra de los impuestos a los videojuegos.

“El día de hoy denunciamos a Sony ante la ComisiónNacional Antimonopolio. Desde 2028, PlayStation deja de producir juegos físicos. Su tienda digital se vuelve el único canal en México: el precio que Sony decida, las condiciones que Sony imponga, sin poder revender, prestar ni intercambiar. Y lo que compras en digital no es tuyo, es una licencia que te pueden quitar. Ya pasó en Europa en 2022, está pasando con más de 500 películas, y va a pasar con las tiendas de PS3 y PS Vita. Pagas precio de dueño. Te dan derechos de inquilino.”

[Buns @SuperButterBuns]

Its been real, Playstation 👋

[ReingStation @ReingStation]

The Phantom Thieves have a message for @PlayStation CEO Hideaki Nishino :

To Hideaki Nishino,
President & CEO, Sony Interactive Entertainment

You seek to steal the freedom of choice from players by pushing a future where games exist only in the digital world.

You believe ownership is unnecessary, and that memories can be locked behind licenses and servers.

That distortion will not go unchallenged.

We will steal the Treasure that fuels your greed and return the power of choice to the players.

Prepare yourself.

We are coming.

From,
The Phantom Thieves of Hearts

[Ricky Niles @Ricky_BCloud]

@GundamIsHere As a journalist myself: she's PR for Sony now, nothing else. There's more money in it for her to manipulate data and use it an attempt to alter public perception.

[RY3NO @CRy3no]

My brother who hasn’t turned on his PS3 or used PSN in over 10 years decided to boot up his ps3 to play something that is currently DOWNLOADED on the console.

Licenses are expired and his PSN account is deleted. So games are gone forever

WOOOOO!!!!!

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RIP @Sony @Playstation 1994-2028.

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@GooleyChris @IGNDeals Not too bad. If you're new to the Souls series, I would recommend following a YouTube Walkthrough.

[IGN Finds @IGNDeals]

Patlabor: The Mobile Police original OVA series on Blu-ray is up for preorder for $29.95 at Amazon with a June 30 release date. I think I have this on VHS somewhere. https://t.co/xjTiEkFQue #ad

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@PaulTassi @Forbes I honestly think you're just saying this to get more clicks and engagement. Just my opinion on the matter.

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@thrashvokk

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@HazamaMain Oh dang, ok —I hope the statue is cool.

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@Wario64

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@AshIsTweting Claymore