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Former Sony Suits Recreate Infamous PS4 Game Sharing Skit, Only without the Disc

Former Sony suits revive PS4 game-sharing meme, minus the disc.

By · Published September 19, 2026  17:34 UTC · Updated September 19, 2026  19:24 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: Former Sony suits revive PS4 game-sharing meme, minus the disc.
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Coverage from GamesRadar+ reports that former PlayStation executives Shuhei Yoshida and Adam Boyes recreated the iconic PS4 game-sharing tutorial at the Tokyo Game Show 2026. The twist this time is that the tutorial no longer features a physical game.

The recreation is a nod to the company's shift away from physical games. TweakTown notes that the recreation was done without a physical game, highlighting the change in the gaming landscape.

The recreation has sparked discussions about the evolution of gaming and the shift towards digital games.

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What happened at the Tokyo Game Show 2026?

Former PlayStation executives Shuhei Yoshida and Adam Boyes recreated the iconic PS4 game-sharing tutorial.

What changed in the recreation?

The recreation no longer features a physical game.

What does the recreation represent?

A nod to the company's shift away from physical games.

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