Physical media is dying. So is the idea that you own what you buy
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
9/25
Freshness
8/25
Authority
25/20
Brand Signal
9/15
Depth
6/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
It’s been a long time coming. Physical editions of console games have steadily lost ground to digital versions, and more than one in four PlayStation 5 consoles sold in the United States since launch are now digital-only models, up from 18% in October 2024. Sony has seen where the market is headed. Beginning in January 2028, the company says it will sell only digital versions of titles through ret


