The gaming industry is experiencing significant upheaval with Sony's shocking announcement to eliminate physical PlayStation game discs by 2028, potentially leaving Nintendo as the sole console manufacturer offering physical games. Meanwhile, console and GPU prices continue to rise dramatically, with the PS6 estimated to cost $900+ in materials alone, raising affordability concerns across the market. Internally, studios face ongoing challenges including reports of Rockstar's labor disputes and studio closure concerns at Microsoft, while promising developments include a new military shooter from Modern Warfare's design duo and various high-profile game releases. Tech companies are also grappling with AI's environmental impact and infrastructure costs, signaling a potential correction in the AI investment bubble.