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DRM, or "Digital Rights Management", is a technology or set of technologies used to control and limit the use of digital products and digital content, including video games. This is done by encryption, using license keys, limiting the number of devices where the game can be installed.
How are DRMs used in video games?
Some games require you to be constantly connected to the Internet, even if you're playing a single player game. This is used to verify that your copy of the game is legitimate.
License keysthe 'you get when you buy the game must be entered to activate the game. This is another way to make sure you actually bought a copy of the game.
Exist limits on the number of installations. Some DRMs limit the number of times you can install the game on different devices.
Some companies, like Steam, have their own DRM systems that require the installation of dedicated digital rights management software.
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