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CD Projekt has sold its DRM-free game storefront GOG to co-founder Michał Kiciński for about $25 million, allowing the company to focus on developing new video games, while GOG continues to operate independently with plans to release future CD Projekt titles and maintain its focus on classic and indie games.
Nintendo's Switch 2 is introducing game-key cards that act as download links rather than full physical copies, raising concerns about game ownership, preservation, and DRM. Critics argue this shift favors digital control over true ownership, risking the loss of access if servers go offline or if physical tokens are lost, potentially marking the end of physical game ownership for many players.
A new report criticizes Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft for their inaction on the industrial-scale piracy of premium video services, especially live sports, facilitated by devices like Amazon Fire Stick and the depreciation of DRM systems, which results in significant revenue loss for broadcasters and increased cyber risks for users.