Sony's Live‑Service Shift Carries a Massive Opportunity Cost
The frenzy for live‑service games that dominated much of the last decade has left a deep scar on the industry, and the story is now well‑known. The belief that every new title should be built as a live‑service experience—an absurd notion that every game could be turned into a constantly updated, revenue‑generating platform—has drained billions of dollars, countless development hours, and, perhaps…
Aug. 21, 2026, 2:15 p.m.