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  "path": "/video-games/playstation/sony-confirms-ps4-and-ps5-digital-games-dont-require-an-online-check-in-every-30-days-new-drm-policy-only-checks-once-for-license-to-combat-against-refund-scams",
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  "textContent": "The supposed new DRM policy surrounding digital PS4 and PS5 games has been finally debunked by Sony. You don't need to check-in online every 30 days for your games to still be playable, rather, only one check-in is required right after the game has been downloaded to convert a temporary license into a permanent one.",
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