International News Portal14 November 2026Headlines from established publishers
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PlayStation now requires a ‘one-time online check’ to confirm you own a game
Sony has finally stepped in to clear up the growing confusion around a new DRM (Digital Rights Management) system on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles. Users reported that the system's latest updates seemingly introduced a requirement to go online once every 30 days to validate game licenses,...
Sony has finally stepped in to clear up the growing confusion around a new DRM (Digital Rights Management) system on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles. Users reported that the system's latest updates seemingly introduced a requirement to go online once every 30 days to validate game licenses, but Sony now says this is false.
In a statement to GameSpot, a Sony Interactive Entertainment spokesperson said that "a one-time online check is required to confirm the game's license, after which no further check-ins are required." The DRM rumors had sparked concerns that gamers who don't sign in every month would lose access to their games by …
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