Both Xbox and PlayStation are preparing us for a discless video game future

NEWS THIS WEEK

• Xbox's disc-to-digital program officially revealed, launches next week
• Sony Sends Out Email Reminding PlayStation Users Their Digital Games Are “Licensed To You, Not Sold”
• Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026: The biggest announcements and trailers
• James Turner, the first Westerner to design a Pokémon, has rejoined the franchise

RELEASE RADAR

• BREATHEDGE 2 - 31 August 2026 - PC
• WHEELMATES - 1 September 2026 - PC
• CRIMSON MOON - 2 September 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5
• MOONLIGHTER 2: THE ENDLESS VAULT - 2 September 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2
• ORBITALS - 3 September 2026 - Switch 2
• BLOOD OF THE DAWNWALKER - 2 September - PC, Xbox Series X|S

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