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GameStop CEO downplays Sony's move to drop physical games

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen said Sony's decision to eliminate physical game copies on PlayStation 'doesn't matter at all,' dismissing concerns from gamers. The move reflects a broader industry shift toward digital distribution, which could impact GameStop's core business model. Critics argue it reduces consumer ownership and flexibility.

Meridian48 take
Cohen's dismissal may be strategic, but it understates the real threat to GameStop's brick-and-mortar model as digital sales grow.
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