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Gothic 1 Remake Requires 5GB Day-One Patch for Physical Discs

The developer says discs were shipped early so players can start at launch and the download is a one-time step to make the game playable offline.

2K Reportedly Adds Two-Week Online Checks After New Denuvo Bypass Claims

Tests Confirm 30-Day Online Check on New PlayStation Digital Games

Reports Claim PlayStation Digital Games Now Require 30-Day Online Check-Ins

Crimson Desert Confirms Denuvo DRM Ahead of March 19 PC Launch

Stop Killing Games Initiative Clears EU’s One-Million Signature Threshold as Validity Checks Loom

Nintendo's New Policy Allows Remote Disabling of Switch Consoles for Rule Violations

Amazon to End Kindle USB Download Feature on February 26

Steam Clarifies Game Purchases Are Licenses, Not Ownership

Steam Clarifies Game Ownership with New Licensing Message