The Massive Opportunity Cost of Sony's Shift to Live Services
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 constantly updated, revenue‑dripping product was a colossal misstep. The notion that any game could be reshaped into a live‑service juggernaut—no matter its genre, narrative focus, or core design—led to the squan…
Aug. 21, 2026, 2:15 p.m.