Sony wants to abandon fans? Let's give them a small taste of their own medicine!
Together with other creators we call for a 1 week #PSBlackout in August. No logins, no play sessions, no purchases on any of Sony's platforms.
PlayStation Network went back online after 8 whole hours on a Friday, without any major releases like GTA6🚀
If this is the competence of Sony’s digital future, then god help us🤣
NO DISC 💿 NO BUY
I don't think you guys understand what's a stake here. It's not even about preserving physical discs anymore. If Sony gets their way, we will ALL pay the consequences. They'll know they can simply ignore us and do whatever they want to us because we will put up with it.
534 days. ⏳Physical games don't just support players— they support thousands of independent game stores around the world.
Behind every independent game store are real people, real jobs, and real families. The end of physical games affects far more than what's on our shelves.
@PlayStation@Sony Don't leave us behind 💿
538 days. ⏳
Physical Fact:
When a game is on a disc, you own a copy that can't disappear because a digital storefront changes, licensing expires, or a server goes offline.
Physical games help preserve gaming history.
@PlayStation@Sony, physical still matters.
Sony is facing a $457 million lawsuit because of their attempt to cease production of physical games by January 2028🚀
✅Sony defended their digital pricing by arguing that consumers could simply buy physical discs if they found PlayStation Store prices too high.
✅Because the digital store will soon become the only place to purchase new games, legal experts note that Sony has effectively dismantled its own defense by eliminating that physical alternative.
Keep up the pressure!
NO DISC 💿 NO BUY
Source: @wccftech
Physical games have always been more than just a format to us — they are history you can hold in your hands.
For nearly 40 years, VGP has been part of that history. From the early days of gaming through generations of consoles and changing industry trends, we’ve remained committed to one simple idea: that physical games deserve to be preserved, shared, and enjoyed long after their initial release window has passed.
Over the years, that mission has evolved into something we are especially proud of — helping bring hard-to-find and out-of-print titles back into circulation so new and returning players alike can experience them. Whether it’s reprinting rare games, supporting collectors, or making overlooked titles accessible again, we’ve always believed that great games shouldn’t disappear just because time moves forward.
As the industry continues to evolve toward digital-first distribution, we recognize that change is inevitable. But we also believe that physical games continue to hold a unique place in the hearts of players around the world — as collectibles, as cultural artifacts, and as an experience that digital alone cannot fully replace.
Whatever the future holds, VGP remains deeply committed to supporting physical gaming for as long as there is demand and passion for it. We will continue doing what we’ve always done: preserving games, serving collectors, and ensuring that physical media remains part of the gaming landscape for generations to come.
We don’t see physical games as something fading away — we see them as something worth preserving.
And we intend to keep doing exactly that.
— The VGP Team
Thank you for sharing this. Your story is exactly why this discussion matters.
For us, this has never been just about whether games come on a disc or as a download. Physical games represent consumer choice, affordability, game preservation, ownership, lending, gifting, collecting, and access for people who can't always afford to buy new digital titles at full price.
Many players have memories like yours—finding used games, trading with friends, borrowing from family, or saving up for a special collector's edition. Those experiences have been part of gaming for decades.
We'll continue speaking up because we believe players should have the option to choose how they buy and enjoy their games. Supporting digital distribution and preserving physical releases don't have to be mutually exclusive. We believe there's room for both.
Thank you for adding your voice to the conversation. Every respectful message helps demonstrate that this issue matters to many players, and we'll continue advocating for that choice alongside the community.
A Statement from VGP Regarding Grand Theft Auto VI
As gamers and retailers, we recognize that Grand Theft Auto VI is poised to be one of the biggest entertainment launches in history. The excitement surrounding this release is unprecedented, and we understand why so many customers are eagerly anticipating its arrival.
For nearly 40 years, VGP has been committed to supporting physical media and preserving the value of physical game ownership. As part of that commitment, our company policy is that we do not carry physical products for video game consoles that contain only a digital download code.
Based on the information currently available, the physical release of Grand Theft Auto VI for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X is expected to be a code-in-box product. As a result, VGP will not be offering it for sale under our current company policy.
We want to be clear that this decision is not a reflection of the game itself. We have tremendous respect for Rockstar Games and the incredible achievement that Grand Theft Auto VI represents.
Should Rockstar one day release a physical edition containing a disc in the box, we would be pleased to carry and support that version for our customers.
Thank you for your continued support of physical gaming and for helping us champion game preservation and ownership for nearly four decades.
— The VGP Team
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