Can we rename this thread to
yurinka
's wet dreams?
His reply is full of red herrings. I can't with him anymore.
Sony is a strategic partner to Netflix as much as WB for example.
Exactly. The fact that Netflix is the largest streaming platform is immaterial. Sony didn't deal with Netflix because their the largest streaming platform, but because Netflix won the bidding. Sony deals with anyone who pays the highest. Netflix is a customer, not a strategic partner. If some tv cable company would pay more than what Netflix is willing to pay then Netflix will not get Sony's movies. Sony does not need Netflix. And with that, I go back to my original argument: the idea of Sony licensing their games to Netflix is not different from Sony licensing their games to Gamepass. It's absurd.
I'd like to hear your opinion about this idea of Sony launching a unique streaming service which will include movies, shows, anime, and videogames. There are a few rumors around that. To me, it's the best way forward for Sony's streaming strategy.
These are my premises why I say that:
1. Gamers will choose local rendering. Casuals won't invest in a console hardware. Streaming is a natural fit for the casuals.
2. Streaming strategy should target the casuals.
3. Streaming of "only games" will not go anywhere. Casuals will not pay $10/month for a streaming service that only has videogames.
4. Gamepass business model is a dead end, and it doesn't make sense (see Rockstar Games comment).
5. PSNow will not get a meaningful subscriber number no matter how much it tries. It won't hit critical mass ever.
The best way forward specially for Sony considering it has Sony Pictures, Aniplex, and Playstation is to integrate everything into one cohesive streaming service. It will not be risky and doesn't have to bankrupt Sony Pictures at all to pull it off.
1. The target will be the casuals and it will be heavily advertised towards the casuals.
2. Sony Picture's business strategy will remain as is. The only difference is that Sony Pictures will also release its output to Sony's own streaming service.
3. It will have its own few exclusive shows. It doesn't need to break the bank. Start small then expand as they see fit.
4. No day 1 release of videogames. Ergo, it will not take away from the value of playstation console.
5. The videogames are there to add value. It's a way to trickle the value of gaming to a larger audience.
6. Accessible through a single app and available on all devices.
Or, in the alternative:
1. PSNow
business model is integrated into PS+ Collection, basically merging PSNow to PS+. It will be a higher tier PS+ at a higher cost.
2. The streaming strategy will only contain select playstation games that make sense for an audience who like hollywood movies. In other words, it doesn't need to have all the back catalogue as it doesn't fit the casual strategy.