so i just heard about this pretty weird thing that's been going on with playstation 4 and 5 owners who have digital games. apparently, there's this new 30-day online license check that's been introduced, which means if you don't connect to the internet within that time frame, you might lose access to some of your games. i'm not sure if it's a bug or a feature, but it's definitely got some people talking.

i guess this only affects new playstation store purchases made after march 2026, so if you bought games before that, you're probably in the clear. but for anyone who's bought games recently, there's this timer that starts counting down - it's not visible on the ps5, but it's still running in the background. i can see how this might not be a huge deal for most players, but there are definitely situations where you might not have internet access for a while, like if you're traveling or something.

i'm a bit concerned about this, to be honest. i mean, i love playing retro games and sometimes i'll play them for hours on end without needing to go online. but with this new system, it feels like i'm being forced to stay connected all the time, which isn't really my style. and what about people who live in areas with really bad internet connectivity? it just seems like this could be a hassle for some players.

from what i've heard, preorders are available at major retailers, but i'm not sure if that's going to make a difference with this new system. i guess we'll just have to wait and see how sony responds to all the feedback they're getting. some people are saying that this might be a major drm issue, which could be aRead more: Full article on www.gamespot.com

What do you think about this?