Console Wars Archives

25 Years of PS2: ‘It Was Really the Beginning of Narrative-Driven Gaming’ - IGN

25 Years Later: How the PlayStation 2 Forged the Era of Narrative-Driven Gaming

Celebrating 25 years of the PlayStation 2. Discover how the PS2 transformed gaming into a narrative-driven, cinematic medium. Full analysis of its impact.

‘They Complained, Then Left With the Best Exclusivity Deal of All Time’ – The Story of PS2’s Blockbuster GTA Deal - IGN

The Secret History of the PS2’s Blockbuster Deal That Secured GTA Exclusivity

Explore the secret history of how Sony secured the Grand Theft Auto exclusivity deal for the PlayStation 2, cementing its dominance in the console war.