Monthly DRM Check‑Ins for Consoles

Console makers are beginning to require internet 'check‑ins' every 30 days to renew licenses for digitally purchased games, meaning players can lose access to single‑player titles if their machines go offline. The policy appears tied to recent firmware updates and affects newly downloaded titles regardless of primary‑console settings, forcing online renewal for what consumers expect to be owned software. — If adopted broadly, this practice redefines 'ownership' of digital goods, raises consumer‑protection and preservation questions, and sets a precedent for greater vendor control over hardware use.