GOG reaffirms DRM-free mission as Sony phases out PlayStation discs, spotlighting game ownership concerns
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Robert Purchese
Summary
In response to Sony's announcement ending PlayStation game discs, GOG (the DRM-free PC gaming store) reaffirms its founding commitment to game ownership. The article explores how GOG has built its business model around selling games without digital rights management (DRM), ensuring players truly own their purchases rather than merely licensing them. This contrasts with platforms like Steam where games are licensed, not owned. As the industry moves toward all-digital distribution, GOG's position highlights growing concerns about consumer rights, game preservation, and whether players will retain access to their libraries as platforms and business models evolve.
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Twitter / XGOG reaffirms DRM-free mission as Sony phases out PlayStation discs, spotlighting game ownership concernseurogamer.netKey quotes
· 3 pulledPlayers should have the full confidence that the games they buy will remain accessible regardless of changes to platforms, storefronts, or business models.
GOG, once Good Old Games, has made a business out of offering games DRM-free - this was a founding mantra of the company.
Unlike Steam where, when you buy a game, you license it.
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