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'Software Is Totally Irrelevant' GameStop CEO Says the Quiet Part Out Loud

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen called physical video game software sales "totally irrelevant" and dismissed the notion that the shift toward digital exclusivity by companies like Sony would have a notable impact on the gaming retailer's bottom line. The GameStop CEO's controversial words came after PlayStation announced it wo...

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen called physical video game software sales "totally irrelevant" and dismissed the notion that the shift toward digital exclusivity by companies like Sony would have a notable impact on the gaming retailer's bottom line. The GameStop CEO's controversial words came after PlayStation announced it would end physical disc production for games released after January 2028.

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