AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSony’s PlayStation Physical Exit: Sony will stop selling physical PlayStation game discs starting in 2028, reigniting debate over preservation and consumer choice as the industry keeps drifting toward digital-only. Publishing & Retail Disruption: Amazon’s Kindle access changes and broader “digital disruption” themes are feeding fresh anxiety about what buyers actually keep after purchase. Manga Licensing: At Anime Expo, publishers framed licensing as “an exercise in empathy,” balancing sales math with gut-feel about what readers will love. Local Bookshop Hit: A West Hampstead independent shop was egged, causing nearly £1,000 in damage and forcing a scramble to scrub and sort affected stock. Books & Culture in Public Life: America’s 250th celebrations are also showing up in reading culture and local media moments, while a Fourth of July-themed Declaration of Independence reflection points readers back to the text itself. Heritage & Cities: A Nanjing-Istanbul dialogue highlighted how living heritage and conservation can be shared across borders.
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