PlayStation now requires a ‘one-time online check’ to confirm you own a game
The Verge • 4/30/2026
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
7h
Age
2
Sources
from cluster
5
Hours Since Seen
Final Score26/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier93% (0.5^5/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-04-30PlayStation now requires a ‘one-time online check’ to confirm you own a game (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 55
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 2 sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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