Social media campaign to stop DRM on PS4

When rumours of DRM on PS4 games started yesterday, gamers all over the world took to social media to voice their opinions. A Twitter campaign, with the hashtag #NoPS4DRM, was created as an appeal to Sony to do the right thing by their fans.


The news of Sony's DRM intentions were first reported by GGTV's Geoff Keighley, but it was NeoGAF's Pete 'famousmortimer' Dodd who rallied the masses with his message: "Hey Sony, we want to be able to buy, sell, and borrow our used games. #NoPS4DRM".

This news follows Microsoft's decision to implement DRM on Xbox One games, a decision with huge ramifications for the used games market.


[UPDATE]:
Although there's been no official response from Sony, some employees have taken notice:

I know my colleagues might not appreciate me saying this, but I’ve rather enjoyed being Twitter bombed by passionate fans recently.
— Shahid Kamal Ahmad (@shahidkamal) May 27, 2013

Humbled by the outpouring of passionate PlayStation fans and their willingness to talk to us directly. Please know that we hear you. <3
— Nick Accordino (@Nikoro) May 27, 2013

Sony's Adam Boyes tweeted "imho [the campaign] is working quite well, much better than a few letters would. We're seeing the message loudly, and it's immediate."

Time will tell if Sony will listen to the campaign, if it's too late to make any changes, or if the pressure from game publishers is too great to go against.


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