Sony's Live‑Service Shift Carries a Massive Opportunity Cost – An Opinion Piece
The frenzy surrounding live‑service games has been well chronicled over the past decade. The belief that every new title should be built as a constantly evolving service—an idea that many executives championed with near‑religious fervor—has drained billions of dollars, countless development hours, and, perhaps most damagingly, eroded consumer trust and the intrinsic value of beloved intellectual …
Aug. 21, 2026, 2:15 p.m.