Bryank75
Banned
Put simply, PS Now needs a relaunch. Too many people are under the assumption that it is only a streaming service and are completely unaware of the fact you can download most of the games and also the sheer quantity of games.
However beyond a simple relaunch and possible renaming, it also needs some key changes to create an image that reflects its value proposition.
This allows Sony to recoup the investments in their 1st party games and keep the larger margins on them, it also allows them to keep major games like COD and Fifa outside the subscription as major sellers.
Most money is made on microtransactions and this will not effect that and may actually result in more spent on mtx.
It undercuts the competition on their final pillar of strength... lower cost 3rd party games and also maintains the model for 1st party games and the major sources of income.
However beyond a simple relaunch and possible renaming, it also needs some key changes to create an image that reflects its value proposition.
- No tentpole 1st party titles. These are big sellers and need to recoup their investment, they are also not available elsewhere, so there is no reason to lower their value.
- Use market leading position to secure exclusive 3rd party game rights among subscription services... targeting Assassins Creed, FarCry, Resident Evil, EA Star Wars games.
- Should also cover GAAS / online games such as Destiny's latest expansions, Monster Hunter etc.
- Many Telltale / Quantic Dream / Supermassive games type games
- Bolstered by an excellent Indies selection
- Fund 10-20 million dollar projects to add unique experiences to the service
- Tentpole 1st party games come to service after 3 years for 3 months, similar to current situation.
- Put major focus on downloading games. With streaming simply being an added perk.
This allows Sony to recoup the investments in their 1st party games and keep the larger margins on them, it also allows them to keep major games like COD and Fifa outside the subscription as major sellers.
Most money is made on microtransactions and this will not effect that and may actually result in more spent on mtx.
It undercuts the competition on their final pillar of strength... lower cost 3rd party games and also maintains the model for 1st party games and the major sources of income.
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