Sony’s Live‑Service Shift Carries a Massive Opportunity Cost
The frenzy surrounding live‑service games has been dissected countless times over the last ten years, and the consensus is clear: the industry went down a costly rabbit hole. The notion that every new title should be built as a live‑service experience—an idea that borders on delusion—has siphoned off billions of dollars, countless development hours, and, perhaps most damagingly, a substantial amo…
Aug. 21, 2026, 2:15 p.m.