They took out the need to connect it every 24 hours (you still need to connect once per new game though) and they made it so you can give games to people without a fee. It is now no longer terrible but still not good.
Well, there was a few digital pirates who hijacked us all and held us hostage causing our consciences to be sucked into the internet so our parents have to pay a ransom to set us all free. Thankfully, they didn't get everyone so there were a few brave KHV souls who fought for our freedom and got us out. True story.