Sony's Live‑Service Shift Carries a Massive Opportunity Cost
The frenzy surrounding live‑service games has been dissected countless times over the past ten years, and the consensus is clear: the industry’s obsession with turning every title into a perpetual revenue stream was a strategic blunder. The belief that any franchise could be reshaped into a Fortnite‑style, always‑on experience drained billions of dollars, consumed countless development hours, and…
Aug. 21, 2026, 2:15 p.m.