… Then, once players connect to the internet after the 15th day of ownership, this transitions into an infinite offline play license - in other words, one which no longer requires you to connect to the internet every 30 days to maintain access. …
… More controversy followed shortly after, when the publisher began revoking customers' licenses to the game, permanently removing it from their libraries and preventing hopes of resurrecting it through private servers. …
… "There's also a huge range of Pokémon peripherals, accessories, plushies, as well as toys and board games. …
… "Technology evolves, but the idea that players should keep access to the games they buy shouldn't. As the industry becomes increasingly digital, players should have the full confidence that the games they buy will remain accessible regardless of changes to platforms, storefronts, or business models. …
… You sort of maybe own your Nintendo games on a "game key card", insofar as it's an unresolved question as to whether you can have the license to one revoked - but you can at least sell them on. …
… Microsoft has piloted this through Xbox All Access. …