'Sony,' the company behind one of the largest gaming consoles in the world, PlayStation, is working on an on-demand gaming service, currently named 'PlayStation Spartacus,' to rival Microsoft's 'GamePass' service on Xbox. In the world of console video games, GamePass is currently one of the most cost-efficient ways to enjoy games. GamePass adds new games to its service weekly and even features brand-new triple-A games on its platform.
The current competitor to GamePass that PlayStation hosts is 'PlayStation Now,' yet this service is updated far less frequently and primarily offers older PlayStation 2 and 3 games. Currently, PlayStation Now is in the process of being replaced by PlayStation Spartacus, which will feature more big-name games, making the service a viable alternative to purchasing games on PlayStation. This service will not replace the subscription service 'PlayStation Plus' which provides online play capabilities and monthly free games to own forever, though.
On-Demand Gaming Services
PlayStation is Creating a Service to Compete with Xbox's GamePass
Trend Themes
1. On-demand Gaming Services - The trend of on-demand gaming services is growing due to new and better services that offer cost-efficient means of playing big-name games without purchasing the games.
2. Competition in Gaming Service Providers - Competition between gaming console service providers has led to more innovation in on-demand gaming services to attract and retain customers.
3. Big-name Games Availability in Streaming Services - More big-name games are being made available in streaming services, like Spartacus and GamePass, to generate more revenue for game publishers and console makers.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Consoles - Game console makers like PlayStation and Xbox will continue to compete with on-demand gaming services to drive innovation and retain customers.
2. Game Publishers - Game publishers will increasingly look for additional revenue streams from on-demand gaming services by making more games available in the services.
3. Streaming Service Providers - Streaming service providers are entering the gaming industry to provide on-demand gaming services due to the growth in demand and revenue potential.