The Massive Opportunity Cost of Sony's Shift to Live Services
The frenzy surrounding live‑service games has been a defining—and disastrous—trend in the gaming industry over the past decade. The notion that every new title should be built around a persistent online component turned into a costly obsession, draining billions of dollars, countless development hours, and, perhaps most importantly, eroding consumer trust and the intrinsic value of beloved intell…
Aug. 21, 2026, 2:15 p.m.