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# Gamer Streaming Services
Sony's PlayStation Vue Curates Live and On-Demand Programming

By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-01-29 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-vue
References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2014/11/13/playstation-vue-tv/) & [playstation](http://www.playstation.com/en-ca/home/)

[Sony's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-plus-april-2024) PlayStation Vue platform will appeal to gamers with a serious video streaming habit. The product offers up to 75 channels and on-demand programs that will result in hours of HD video. The newly introduced video service is a [cable and subscribed streaming hybrid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qvc-and-hsn-on-philo).

Curating a list of live broadcasts and on-demand programming, the PlayStation Vue can be described as a streamlined cable box that appeals to its viewer's interests. The service runs with the help of one's internet connection and will save un-watched and on-demand episodes in its cloud for 28 days before removing them.

This product will appeal to [PlayStation fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-gaming-monitor) who are already in the habit of using the multi-media system for movie or tv streaming.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.7/10
- Popularity: 5% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Streaming Platforms:** The emergence of gaming streaming services like PlayStation Vue presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the streaming industry.
- **Curated Programming:** The trend towards curated live broadcasts and on-demand programming opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in content curation and personalized entertainment.
- **Hybrid Services:** The rise of hybrid cable and subscribed streaming services offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the convergence of traditional and digital media.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Gaming:** The gaming industry can benefit from the rise of gamer streaming services by exploring new ways to engage and monetize their audience.
- **Streaming:** The streaming industry can leverage the growing popularity of gaming streaming services to expand their offerings and attract a wider audience.
- **Media Entertainment:** The media entertainment industry can explore partnerships and collaborations with gaming streaming services to enhance their content and reach a larger viewer base.

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