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'No Disc, No Buy': Even Metal Gear Solid's Snake Is Mad at Sony's Physical Games Decision

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Sony
Role · Publisher
Active · 1983
Latest · Mr. Do!'s Castle
Top genres · platformer, arcade, puzzle
2130 articles 228 writers 3 games
Metal Gear Solid
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Metal Gear Solid
Active · 1998–2026
Latest · Metal Gear Survive
Top genres · fps, adventure, tactical
856 articles 284 writers 40 games
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Snake
Active · 1997–2018
Latest · Snake Real World
Top genres · arcade, puzzle
211 articles 113 writers 9 games
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