The Massive Opportunity Cost of Sony's Shift to Live Services
The frenzy surrounding live‑service games has left a deep scar on the industry, and the fallout is now becoming crystal‑clear. For years, executives across the globe bought into the notion that every new title could be turned into a live‑service juggernaut, a belief that drained billions of dollars, countless development hours, and, perhaps most damagingly, the goodwill of players and the intrins…
Aug. 21, 2026, 2:15 p.m.