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Sony must have missed this during their press conference. As it turns out IGN is reporting that the PlayStation 4 will have game restrictions left up to the game developer discretion. Much like the Xbox One. Developers have to be pushing these things behind the scenes. It'll be interesting to see how much more comes out between now and the launch of the new systems.
Sony has confirmed that the digital rights management of PlayStation 4 software will be up to third-party publishers. Speaking on GTTV, Sony's Jack Tretton stated, "The DRM decision for third-party games will be up to publishers."
Microsoft also spelled out its policies on game lending, trade-ins and rentals. "In our role as a game publisher, Microsoft Studios will enable you to give your games to friends or trade in your Xbox One games at participating retailers. Third party publishers may opt in or out of supporting game resale and may set up business terms or transfer fees with retailers. Microsoft does not receive any compensation as part of this. In addition, third party publishers can enable you to give games to friends."
Via: IGN Article 1 & IGN Article 2