Episode 210 - PlayStation Introduces (And Then Walks Back) DRM Requirements For Digital Games

Episode 210 - PlayStation Introduces (And Then Walks Back) DRM Requirements For Digital Games

May 1, 2026 · 1h 11m

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This episode discusses Sony's controversial DRM requirements for digital games and Microsoft's declining Xbox hardware revenue.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode... --> Sony added online DRM to all PS5 and PS4 digital games, causing titles bought after April 2026 to crash and become unplayable if you don’t connect to the internet every 30 days. Then just as suddenly, the company walked it all back. --> Microsoft’s Xbox hardware revenue continues to tumble, with the company revealing a 33 percent decline as part of its earnings report released on Wednesday. --> A Brazilian funeral urn and coffin manufactu...

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