Hideo Kojima Officially Responds to PlayStation's Execution of Physical Media
Hideo Kojima has commented on the gaming industry's shift away from physical media following PlayStation's announcement to stop producing game discs by 2028. The move has sparked significant backlash from fans concerned about digital preservation.
Why it matters
The transition to digital-only media impacts consumer ownership rights and the long-term preservation of cultural artifacts in gaming.
Image via Konami/ Kojima Productions By Jake Hodges Published Jul 12, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT In over three years at Collider, senior author Jake has now penned over 3000 articles covering a wide range of TV and film for the resources, lists, utilities, news, and interview teams. Alongside interviewing stars such as Selin Hizli , Rose Ayling-Ellis , Harlan Coben , and Chelsea Peretti , Jake was lucky enough to visit the set of Aardman and Netflix's Wallace and Gromit: A Vengeance Most Fowl in 2024, getting the chance to chat with four-time Academy Award winner Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham . Jake has also worked for other publications, including Agents of Fandom . You can also hear Jake every week as the resident film and TV journalist on Track Radio .
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