PlayStation triggers game preservation worries, new PS5 and PS4 digital purchases have lockout timer

Sony hasn't commented on the change ...
Video Games Chronicle

New theory says PS4 and PS5 30-day digital game timers are temporary to stop piracy, become permanent after 14 days

The theory tested by numerous YouTube channels was that any digital game purchased on or after a certain date appeared to have a 30-day timer applied, suggesting that if the playe ...

Sony responds to criticism of new PS4 and PS5 game-buying rule, saying: 'A one-time online check is required to confirm'

Sony has clarified a new 30-day online license check for digital game purchases on PS4 and PS5. The company states a one-time ...
Push Square

Physical Game Fans, Beware: Digital Downloads Hit an Astonishing 85% on PS5, PS4 Last Quarter

An astonishing 85% of PS5 and PS4 games were purchased digitally in Sony’s most recent financial quarter, which covered the ...
Video Games Chronicle

PlayStation has seemingly added a 30-day DRM check to all newly purchased digital PS4 and PS5 games

According to the channel, then also tested by Twitch streamer and modder Lance McDonald, any game purchased on or after a ...
GameSpot

PlayStation Users Report New Online License Checks, But Sony Quells Concerns

A new quirk has begun affecting PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 owners with digital game purchases. It appears the systems' ...

The next Call of Duty title will test the loyalty (and wallet) of PS4 players

Activision just confirmed the next Call of Duty is not being developed for PS4, ending years of cross-gen support and putting PS4 holdouts in a tough spot as the PS6 timeline looks increasingly ...
PlayStation LifeStyle

PS5, PS4 Getting Reboot of Acclaimed PSP, PS3 Sci-Fi Game

PS5 and PS4 are getting a surprise reboot of an acclaimed PSP, PS3 sci-fi game that was also ported to the PS Vita. Steins;Gate originally launched in 2009, but it wasn’t available on any PlayStation ...