Jason Schreier: Sony is planning a new subscription service, code-named Spartacus, to take on Xbox Game Pass (Merges PS+ and PSNow. Not day one games)
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Don't expect Sony to include its big new games day one like Game Pass does, but the expectation is a stronger offering than PlayStation Now
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Sony IMO has a bigger library than MS for there own Gamepass service. Also seeing how Nintendo is raking in millions on old catalog of games on the NSO service got them thinking give it a shot and see how it goes. I don't expect Sony 1st parties to release on Spartacus at launch, more like 6 months later
Not necessarily. I subscribe to many services, and as long as there is value (or significant convenience) to me and my family then I will keep them. In many cases I am spending less than I would otherwise while also gaining convenience of immediate access. If that is awful, then so be it.
I mean, this is obvious, Sony games sell a lot, they won't be throwing away the money that millions of copies give them.
Phasing out the PlayStation Now branding. It was only a matter of time. That service has been a damp drop in the ocean for years.
So:
Tier one: PS+ as it is now
Tier two: PS+ and PS Now-like downloads bundle
Tier three: PS+, PS Now downloads and streaming, demos, classic games
So:
Tier one: PS+ as it is now
Tier two: PS+ and PS Now-like downloads bundle
Tier three: PS+, PS Now downloads and streaming, demos, classic games
If BC is paywalled behind a subscription a la Nintendo's bullshit that would be a big disappointment.
I think its inevitable though that subscription services will continue to crop up. (Successful and retentive) Recurring revenue streams are like crack for shareholders.
Also Vita games should be in that tier dammit! At least the vita TV whitelisted ones.
I think its inevitable though that subscription services will continue to crop up. (Successful and retentive) Recurring revenue streams are like crack for shareholders.
Also Vita games should be in that tier dammit! At least the vita TV whitelisted ones.
Absolutely no interest in GamePass or this. My dream would be this existing and online would be free but alas
Yeah, this seems like the right way to tackle this. Sony knows as well as anyone that there's value in a big library - and they can absolutely put together a package that is worth paying for. The question is if it completes with Microsoft's offer, which stands to be enormous for the coming generation. They've got a slate of AAA-studios with numerous GOTY nominees on their resume, and a constant flow of resources.
It won't have first party games at launch so it ain't the same as Game Pass at all, just a slightly better version of PS Now.
I cant see them putting their first party stuff on there like MS does, its how they make their exclusive bread and butter but I would love to be wrong.
PS3 is already on PSNow. They're probably not going to do any more than that.
