Illustration of GameStop CEO discussing the irrelevance of physical games amid digital shift.
Illustration of GameStop CEO discussing the irrelevance of physical games amid digital shift.
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GameStop CEO says physical games are totally irrelevant

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GameStop chief executive Ryan Cohen dismissed concerns over the end of physical video game discs in a Bloomberg interview. He described Sony's planned shift away from physical PlayStation games as irrelevant to the retailer.

Cohen stated the development “doesn’t matter at all” and is “totally, totally irrelevant.” The remarks came after Sony announced it would stop production of new physical PlayStation games starting in 2028.

GameStop has already reduced its reliance on game sales, which now represent 18 percent of revenue. Trading cards and toys account for 41 percent of its business.

Cohen also reiterated interest in acquiring eBay for around $55 billion, a proposal the company rejected in May. He suggested a combined entity could become a “$1 trillion business” and declined to comment on the November launch of Grand Theft Auto 6.

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X users reacted to GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen dismissing physical game sales as irrelevant, with some gamers expressing disappointment over the shift from physical media and others noting the company's focus on collectibles as a business reality.

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A shattered PlayStation disc next to a PS5 console with protesting fans in the background, illustrating Sony's shift to digital games.
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Sony to end physical PlayStation game disc production in 2028

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Sony announced it will stop manufacturing physical discs for all new PlayStation games starting January 2028. New titles will be available only in digital formats through the PlayStation Store and retailers. The move has sparked widespread online criticism from fans.

Following GameStop's $56 billion unsolicited bid for eBay, CEO Ryan Cohen faced sharp grilling on CNBC over financing gaps and deal viability. His vague, incoherent answers drew laughs from hosts and prompted investor Michael Burry to dump his entire stake, spooking markets.

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GameStop now owns 9.8 percent of eBay, worth roughly $5 billion. The move advances CEO Ryan Cohen's campaign to acquire the online marketplace.

Sony announced on July 1 that it will stop manufacturing physical discs for new PlayStation games starting in January 2028. The decision has sparked widespread criticism online and prompted a petition with over 170,000 signatures. Players have also reported receiving discount offers while attempting to cancel PlayStation Plus subscriptions in protest.

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GameStop is preparing a potential buyout offer for eBay, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The offer could come as soon as later this month. GameStop's market value stands at about $11 billion, compared to eBay's $45 billion.

Ryan Cohen’s eBay auctions of collectibles, intended to help fund a bid for the marketplace itself, have drawn accusations that some items came from the former Game Informer vault.

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Sohei Niikawa, creator of the Disgaea series, shared his views on physical game copies during an interview at Anime Expo 2026. He emphasized their value for fans as keepsakes and mementos. His comments come as Sony plans to phase out game discs starting in 2028.

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