From Nintendo to KFC, how brands reacted to the PlayStation disc controversy

Following Sony's announcement to discontinue PlayStation game discs by 2028, various brands have reacted with a mix of parody and criticism. Companies like Nintendo and KFC have engaged with the controversy on social media, reflecting the ongoing tension between digital-only gaming and physical media ownership.
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This highlights the growing consumer backlash against digital-only media models and how brands leverage internet culture for marketing.
Brands have expressed a mix of parody and outrage.
The article reports on brand reactions to a corporate decision without taking a side on the digital vs. physical debate.
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