PlayStation Licensing Issues Persist as Gaming Industry Struggles with Rising Costs and Toxicity
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Some PlayStation users have had issues for over a year where they have to periodically restore licenses to access their digital games, and some have lost access completely.
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An old Nintendo executive predicted years ago that costs would keep rising while sales stayed flat, a warning the industry ignored leading to the current crisis.
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Helldivers 2's focus on cooperation over competition may inspire more friendly multiplayer games without cheaters and toxicity.
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth artfully balances nostalgia and modernization, feeling familiar yet fresh and mysterious where the story will go next.
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Spider-Man 2's DLC may end up costing more to make than many full standalone games, highlighting industry excess.