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"PlayStation DRM Update: Will Digital Games Require 30-Day Online Verification?"

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PlayStation Introduces 30-Day Online Check-In DRM for Digital Games, Sparking Backlash San Francisco — In a move that has reignited debates over digital ownership and gaming accessibility, Sony has quietly implemented a 30-day online check-in requirement for newly purchased digital games on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles. The policy, which mirrors a controversial DRM … Read more

PlayStation Network (PSN) Rebrand: Sony to Phase Out Names in 2026

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San Francisco, CA – Sony Interactive Entertainment is poised to retire the “PlayStation Network” (PSN) and “PSN” branding, a move signaling a strategic shift towards unifying its digital services ecosystem. The change, expected to be fully implemented by September 2026, impacts how Sony refers to its online gaming and entertainment platform, but will not affect … Read more