More Than 100 Games to Be Removed from PlayStation Store

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So, you know how life throws those “wait, what?” moments at you? Yeah, this is one of them. Entergram, a Japanese publisher, just dropped a bombshell. I mean, they’re planning to yank over 100 games off the Japanese PlayStation Store. That’s a lot, right? Picture it like a massive digital garage sale — but in reverse. You snooze, you lose.

Now, the PlayStation Store, for those of you living under a rock, is basically this smorgasbord of games — big fancy AAA names and quirky indie gems alike. It’s been the go-to for digital games since, oh, around 2006 when the PS3 was a new shiny toy. Nostalgia, anyone? But like all things in the global village, it’s not one-size-fits-all. Regions matter. And boy, do they vary. What you see in Tokyo might be completely MIA in Toronto. Makes you wonder, doesn’t it? Why isn’t all art universal? Go figure.

Anyway — back on track. Regional exclusivity is a thing. Maybe it’s a good thing, maybe it’s a money grab. Take your pick. The Japanese PlayStation Store has always been a treasure trove of exclusive game weirdness. And prices? Let’s just say they’re an emotional rollercoaster, with places like Brazil and Turkey seeing hikes that’d make your wallet cry. But this? Entergram pulling the equivalent of a digital Thanos snap on their games? Oh là là.

As reported by some ComicBook folks, 106 games are set to vanish on September 30. Just like that. “Ending sales,” they say. Like it’s a shutdown party we weren’t invited to. The kicker? These games are Japanese exclusives, so if you’re not in Japan, you’re not losing sleep. Unless you’re a global gaming crusader. Hats off to you, if so.

The whole shebang raises this big existential thought cloud about game preservation. Yeah, I know! Preserving games? Who even thinks about that? Apparently, a lot of people. When games disappear, they’re gone. Like, poof — into the digital ether. There’s even this petition out there called “Stop Killing Games” that’s racked up a million-plus signatures. People care. Who knew?

Recently, the PlayStation Store’s been this action-packed theater with major releases swirling around like Forza Horizon 5, which shockingly slipped over from Xbox territory — talk about plot twists! And whispers (or rather loud Internet whispers) have been hinting that even Halo could grace the PS5. Can you imagine? Mind-blowing territory.

But sure, Entergram’s delisting isn’t about blockbuster titles. Less of a Michael Bay movie, more like a quiet indie film that wins your heart at Sundance. Still, for some, it’s a sentimental goodbye. I kind of feel like raising a glass and quoting some dramatic Shakespearean line — but I’ll spare you.

So there it is. A hodgepodge of digital chaos, exclusivity, and nostalgia. That PlayStation Store — always something. Makes you want to check it out, right? Or maybe sit back and replay the classics, where things are less… impermanent.

Now, where was I before this rabbit hole? Ah, who knows. Coffee time.