Media & EntertainmentUsed-game retailers face business shift as gamers seen to lose resale marketSony's PlayStation 5 game software on display at a consumer electronics retailer in Tokyo on July 3. (Photo by Ryo Sato)RYO SATO, KEIGO YOSHIDA and TOMOKA KODAMAJuly 5, 2026 06:02 JSTTOKYO -- Sony Group has announced it's game over for physical PlayStation games, marking a watershed moment for Japan's gaming industry as the move could have far-reaching consequences for consumers, retailers and game publishers.