The Massive Opportunity Cost of Sony's Shift to Live Services | Opinion
The frenzy surrounding live‑service games has left a deep scar on the industry, and Sony’s recent pivot exemplifies the most costly misstep of the era. Over the past decade, developers and publishers chased the notion that every title could be transformed into a persistent, revenue‑generating service. This obsession drained billions of dollars, countless development hours, and eroded consumer goo…
Aug. 21, 2026, 2:15 p.m.