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EA thinks gaming subscriptions will lead to weirder, more creative games

But there will be some failures along the way

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TheGameDeflators2529d ago

I am so sick of hearing about new streaming services. They need to give it a rest.

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Rude-ro2528d ago

Free money.
I mean, ea has offered less and less content on their releases... but if you give them $10 a month, they promise to eventually not offer less content per game and might even get creative. 🤔😂

milohighclub2528d ago (Edited 2528d ago )

It will lead to a future where gamers have to fork out over £100 a month in gaming services. No doubt EA and co will try to make games they publish exclusive to their subscription. Unfortunately its dark times ahead for gaming.

Edit. And by failures they mean they're gonna try every possible option to nickle and dime customers along the way.

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Cmv382528d ago

And I'll repeat what I've said before.... Sony tried to save us from this future.

FilthyWeeb2528d ago

How on earth did Sony "try to save us from this future"? They've got streaming/subscription services of their own...

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slate912528d ago

Lol stop being biased, holy geeze.

JackBNimble2528d ago

So don't support services you are apposed of .

Godmars2902528d ago

Tell that to the general consumer which this is aimed at.

JackBNimble2528d ago

I will never pay for a sub , it's just pretty obvious not to support this shit.
Don't worry, all those casual gamers are probably going to jump on the stradia bandwagon anyway.

Samus7072528d ago

Let me translate this for you:
Expect lots more SocJus, Trannies and anti-white propaganda (ie netflix) because sales no longer matter.

AK912528d ago

Ugh I wish I could dispute you but I honestly can’t.

Cmv382528d ago

Or it will lead to more derivative cash grabs. What incentive is there to push gaming forward? Fans no longer vote with their wallets, and just merely trying a game counts as a positive. Seems like this path, and please excuse the slippery slope, will only lead to the death of consoles, innovation, and imagination.

crazyCoconuts2528d ago

But just because the sub options exist doesn't mean customers will go for it. Like the premise that just because these more niche games are in the service we'll invariably play them. Economically, if the barrier to us trying these games has been the cost then yes, the sub might change what we play. But for those of us that like polished AAA games, as long as we can afford it we'll keep buying them. Our limit isn't money, it's time, and just because there's a subscription service available that won't change that.

milohighclub2528d ago

What about when every publisher has their own subscription with their own exclusives. You gonna buy every sub? We got it lucky now, buy a playstation and you can pretty much play the majority of releases. Imagine having to sub to 10 different services just to get access to the library you have access to now. Then you'll probably need to upgrade to the premium services to play half the game.

Theres gonna be some shady attempts at screwing people over these coming years, Also if every publisher has their own service what incentive is there to regulate the cost? Or game quality? People will be drawn to a hand full of services based on their favourite games. Imagine bethesda being able to launch f76 quality of games into their own ecosystem, update them how and when they want charge what they want etc.

Its going to fundamentally fuck up the industry and from one gamer to another, please don't support this future.

crazyCoconuts2528d ago

@milo, I'd say as long as gamers are willing to pay for games outright, and the publishers continue to make money, that avenue will continue to exist. If you don't find a subscription based service that works for you, don't subscribe. As long as there's enough of us with the same mind, we won't get screwed.

zeetheron2528d ago

Nobody cares what EA thinks

Godmars2902528d ago

Sadly, because of their position in the industry, you have to.

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Comparing All The Current Game Streaming Subscription Services

In 2020 the sheer number of game streaming subscriptions makes you wonder where you should focus your energy and money. Are you are looking for a streaming subscription to satisfy your gaming needs? Well, we put together a table overview for you to peruse and possibly see which ones you might prefer, or see why some of these are now redundant services.

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isarai2293d ago (Edited 2293d ago )

Sony just needs to up its resolution and framerate and it'll be quite the service, still don't like streaming though so doesn't really matter to me.

SpaceRanger2293d ago

Why is Xbox GamePass on this? Not a streaming service.

CaptainCook2292d ago

Xcloud will be included with Xbox Game Pass this year

RazzerRedux2292d ago

And they announced that.....when?

CaptainCook2292d ago (Edited 2292d ago )

@RazzerRedus
Here's the link from the engineers themselves talking about Xcloud at Xbox London Event 2019.

"There's 2 things.. We are going to give you the games you own from the cloud or the games you've purchased in the future, and we will bring Game streaming to Xbox Game Pass so you are Free to discover and play anywhere and everywhere"

https://youtu.be/VTveV4Yfh2...

SpaceRanger2292d ago

Once again, why is Xbox GamePass on this? Your comment only further proves my point.

RazzerRedux2292d ago

@CaptainCook

Thanks. I missed that announcement obviously.

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RazzerRedux2292d ago

Neither is Uplay or Origin. "Journalism"

2pacalypsenow2293d ago (Edited 2293d ago )

The only game streaming services are PS Now, Stadia and GeForce Now.

Xbox Game pass, Uplay plus and Origin aren’t streaming.

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24-year-old faces nearly 9,000 charges for trading game accounts

A 24-year-old inhabitant of Poland has received nearly 9 thousand charges of illegal distribution of games. His idea was to buy digital versions of the games and then resell access to the account to many people. Losses he caused were valued at nearly $260,000. He pleaded guilty to all charges.

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masterfox2297d ago (Edited 2297d ago )

it's over 9000!!! :D, sorry I couldn't resist.

Bleucrunch2295d ago

hahahahaahahahahahaaaaaa. GOOD ONE!!!

Exvalos2295d ago

Omfg lmao!!!!! Never a more perfect time to say that

badz1492295d ago

it's not over 9000 though

Father__Merrin2295d ago

these cretins are all over ebay you search for a game key and something cheap comes up once you click on the post its actually not a game key but rather access to a account. theres no option on ebay to report them

arkard2295d ago (Edited 2295d ago )

Should be, what does not participate in digital sales (unless something changed im unaware of) so a sale like that is against there terms and conditions

I was wrong, they do allow digital items now.
https://www.ebay.com/help/p...

But I checked and there is still a reporting tool on the mobile website at least. You have to scroll pretty far down to get to it though

nucky642295d ago

not sure about that. i used to sell digital codes from blu ray movies i bought. i never used them so it seemed like a waste. i usually put them up for sale for a third of what the entire movie package cost me. the last time i tried to do this (around 2 months ago) i get message that trying to sell digital copies isn't allowed.

nucky642295d ago

so true. i was always curious as to how people were allowed to do that. now i know - they aren't supposed to.

Cyb3r2295d ago

Some websites sell accounts too Im surprised that noting is being done about this

JackBNimble2295d ago

And they're all stolen accounts

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JackBNimble2295d ago

Why are they calling this trading accounts, this is plain and simply stealing.

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The Game Deflators E64 | Nintendo Loses and Exclusive to the PlayStation 4

This week on the Game Deflators #podcast, John and Ryan discuss the loss of Nintendo Exclusives, Pokemon, and TemTem. Also in the gaming world, we can't forget about the Xbox and PlayStation. Microsoft is re-hiring a a marketing exec of the Xbox 360 days and the PlayStation continues to proove why it will be a force to be reckoned with this next console generation.

To round off this episode the duo tilt their Game Boys and play some Pokemon Pinball. This classic game came out in 1999 to relatively good reviews. Does it still hold up for gamers?

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