The Massive Opportunity Cost of Sony's Shift to Live Services
The frenzy surrounding live‑service games has been dissected countless times over the last ten years, and the consensus is clear: the industry’s obsession with turning every title into a constantly evolving service was a colossal misstep. The notion that any game could be reshaped into a live‑service experience—regardless of genre, audience, or design intent—siphoned off billions of dollars, coun…
Aug. 21, 2026, 2:15 p.m.