KFC and Domino's Take a Bite Out of PlayStation's Digital-Only Announcement!
The gaming world was sent into a frenzy yesterday as Sony announced its decision to axe physical game discs for PS5 releases starting in 2028.
By Game Alert 24 Desk

The gaming world was sent into a frenzy yesterday as Sony announced its decision to axe physical game discs for PS5 releases starting in 2028. With industry insiders, celebrities, and even fast food giants like KFC and Domino's jumping on the bandwagon, this move has sparked heated debates online about the future of console gaming. KFC humorously announced that their products will only be available through their app in "fake PNG format," while Domino's UK quipped that it "makes about as much sense as us changing to digital pizzas." Trevor Noah, former late-night host, weighed in on the controversy, arguing that physical discs are crucial for gamers who can't afford new releases and for sharing games with younger siblings. Meanwhile, Sony's impending shutdown of its PlayStation Store for aging consoles like PS3 and Vita has analysts predicting a digital-only future for the as-yet unannounced PS6. Microsoft's next-gen Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, is also rumored to be disc-less, with plans for a disc-to-digital feature in the works. As the dust settles on this shocking announcement, it seems that the future of gaming may well be download-only, leaving physical media behind.
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