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Big Walk Won’t Come To Xbox Until Microsoft Is No Longer A BDS Boycott Target

Big Walk has been a critical hit since it launched a few months ago on PC and PS5, but one major platform where you won't find it is Xbox Series X|S. That's no accident: Developer House House said its decision not to release the game on Xbox was a show of support for the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement. "It has always been our intention for Big Walk to be played by groups of friends, and we know that keeping the game off Xbox runs counter to those intentions," House House wrote in a statement. "This decision means that some people will miss out on playing Big Walk with their friends, and we understand the disappointment we’re causing. We are disappointed too. We would love for people to be able to play the game on Xbox, but not until Microsoft and/or Xbox have been removed as BDS boycott targets. We’ve made this decision with the belief that meaningful change can be made in the world, that coordinated collective action can confront even the most powerful interests, and that one day, Palestine will be free." Microsoft became a priority target of the BDS initiative due to the contracts it had with the Israeli government and military. BDS has called for a boycott of the company, and by extension, all Xbox games, hardware, and subscriptions. In response to the announcement by House House, The Palestinian BDS movement wrote in a statement (via People Makes Games' Chris Bratt ) that it "wholeheartedly" supports the developers decision and that it encourages "gamers, game developers, games journalists, and workers" to sign the No Games for Genocide pledge and continue to boycott Xbox. That pressure on Microsoft has had results, as last year, the company did block the Israeli government from accessing its cloud storage and AI systems, which has reportedly been used to surveil Palestinians in both the West Bank and Gaza. While some people have asked why Big Walk is available on PCs running a Windows operating system, it is worth noting that purchasing it through a marketplace like Steam does not mean that Microsoft gets a cut of sales from the game, compared to how it would if the game was sold through its Xbox marketplace.

Killing PS5 Discs Just Makes Sense, Even If It Angers People, Former PlayStation Exec Says

Ken Kutaragi, the former PlayStation executive known colloquially as the "Father of PlayStation," has reacted to the ongoing debate and discussion about physical games in the wake of Sony's announcement that it will end support for PS5 game discs in 2028. Speaking to VGC , Kutaragi said he understands that people think they "own" games when they buy them physically. However, he said, "Nobody thinks [physical media] is necessary for a networked device like a smartphone, for example, because people feel that they will keep their content." He went on to say that he "really" does understand why some people are upset about PlayStation's decision to end discs. After all, Sony continues to sell millions and millions of physical games annually , and in some regions, sales of new games on PS5 are more than 50% physical . However, as many others have said and data shows, consumers are increasingly leaning toward digital, and that trend is only expected to continue. "I don’t think it’s economically reasonable [to continue to support discs]. Maybe it’s a mentality issue," he said. For its part, Sony said ending support for physical discs is a "natural direction" for the company as it adapts to consumer trends. One expert believes Sony killing discs is really about profitability and control . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FatSqS3VYY Kutaragi went on to say he understands that PlayStation's teams now include people who came from "outside," including people from streaming companies through Sony's buyout of streaming service Gaikai . As such, he thinks it only makes sense that these new hires might see PlayStation as "not just a game console, but also a content terminal." "Maybe that’s how those people are thinking. But this has caused some friction with game enthusiasts," he said. While Sony might be giving up on physical games, Nintendo doesn't plan to do that, at least not yet . Microsoft has not specified its plans for discs going forward, but most expect Xbox to kill off discs as well .

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The 'Father of PlayStation' Says Killing Discs Backlash Is a 'Mentality Issue'

Ken Kutaragi, known as "The Father of PlayStation," has backed Sony's controversial decision to scrap discs on PS5. Kutaragi, who ran Sony's gaming business through its first three console generations, told VGC that while he understands the backlash, it isn't “economically reasonable.”

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GTA 6 Is Taking Over Miami Amid Pushback From Officials: “We’re Depicting Miami Like A Murder Capital”

GTA 6's takeover of real-life Miami is continuing, and in a big way, ahead of the open-world crime game's release in November. For anyone unaware, GTA 6 takes place in Vice City, which is a stand-in for Miami, and the game also takes players to surrounding areas of its version of Florida, known as Leonida. After the GTA 6 logo was airlifted onto Miami's Kaseya Earlier this month to promote the game and an upcoming Miami Heat x GTA 6 crossover , Rockstar's marketing efforts have now grown substantially. This has included a number of real-life marketing activations in the Miami area covering real cars, blimps, beach chairs, and more. The efforts have not been without controversy. Multiple Miami-Dade County commissioners expressed serious concerns about the city taking Rockstar's money to promote a game about violence and murder, among other ... vices. "We're depicting Miami like a murder capital," Commissioner René Garcia said, according to the Miami Herald. Commissioner Micky Steinberg added: "Philosophically, I feel we should not be moving forward." Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and her office is hoping to bring in millions from its partnership with Rockstar to promote GTA 6 in Miami. Her chief of staff, Chris Hudtwalcker, said the GTA 6 takeovers in Miami are a "love letter" to the city. Another lawmaker, chairman Anthony Rodriguez, said commissioners should remember GTA 6 is a work of fiction. "We are all adults in this community. We recognize it's just a game," he said. "We cut our nose to spite our face," said Chair Anthony Rodriguez, who sponsored the legislation authorizing the negotiations. He urged commissioners not to go overboard on concern for made-up plot lines and digital characters. "This is a fictional game. We are all adults in this community. … We recognize it's just a game." People in Miami have reported seeing GTA-style cars on the city streets, along with a massive Vice City blimp soaring overhead. What's more, branded beach chairs and umbrellas are being dispatched to beaches in south Florida to market GTA 6. The marketing efforts for GTA 6 go beyond Miami, of course, as people have begun to spot big ads in other major American cities like Chicago and New York. https://twitter.com/GTASixInfo/status/2110902300646781107 https://twitter.com/volvoshine/status/2110799156440957421 https://twitter.com/samchrme/status/2110483735238017204 https://twitter.com/vicestargames/status/2111019367131431317?s=46 https://twitter.com/GTAVI_Countdown/status/2110839114199175226 https://twitter.com/GTAVI_Rodion/status/2110883425771258270 https://twitter.com/GTAonlineNews/status/2110839452616507679 The Miami-Dade County mayor is apparently allowed to negotiate deals under $1 million without the approval of the local commission--this is why the $975,000 Kaseya Center project went ahead without pushback. Levine Cava is looking to make more deals with Rockstar to promote GTA 6 at the city's airports and ship ports, along with various other places, but it remains to be seen if those will be approved. GTA 6 launches on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S--for more, check out the newly released launch trailer, which features some steamy scenes.

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