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"We have to adapt," local game stores see shift in business as gaming companies move digital
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Joseph Sweeney , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Local game stores in the Permian Basin are experiencing changes in their business. The shift is driven by the increasing popularity of digital game sales. This trend is affecting the types of products that customers are demanding from these stores.
The change follows an announcement from Sony, the company behind PlayStation consoles. According to their blog, Sony will stop producing physical game discs. This decision is set to take effect in January 2028.
Further details about the impact on local game stores are available from the source. The shift to digital sales is likely to continue affecting the gaming industry and local businesses in the Permian Basin.
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Category: business Published: July 27, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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