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Kojima warns Sony's shift to digital games threatens ownership
Hideo Kojima criticized Sony's move away from physical games, calling it 'scary' and warning that players won't truly own digital titles. He argued that without physical media, consumers only have a license to access data stored on servers. The statement highlights growing concerns over digital ownership in the gaming industry.
Meridian48 take
Kojima's critique underscores a broader tech trend where companies control access to purchased content, but the shift to digital is driven by economics and consumer convenience, not just corporate overreach.
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Hideo Kojima describes Sony's decision to end physical games as 'scary', warns that you 'won't own the data' — 'There's a server somewhere, and you only have the right to turn on the tap' →
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