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Nvidia's 100-Hour Limit Sparks Gamer Backlash Ahead of 2026

1/2/2026

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Nvidia Corporation's GeForce NOW will impose a 100-hour monthly time limit on all subscribers, effective January 2026.
The policy was first announced for new users in 2024.
Nvidia says the change will affect only a small number of users, but gamers are exploring alternatives amid frustration.
The move has drawn criticism as it may hinder dedicated players and comes as AI advances complicate building new gaming rigs.

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Nvidia Corporation's GeForce NOW will impose a 100-hour monthly time limit on all subscribers, effective January 2026.
The policy was first announced for new users in 2024.
Nvidia says the change will affect only a small number of users, but gamers are exploring alternatives amid frustration.
The move has drawn criticism as it may hinder dedicated players and comes as AI advances complicate building new gaming rigs.