➀ Helldivers 2, a PlayStation console exclusive, will not be available on Game Pass; ➁ The PC version is also published by PlayStation; ➂ The game will be available on Xbox Series X/S consoles starting August 26th.
Recent #Subscription Services news in the semiconductor industry
➀ The threat of monthly price increases is a common concern with subscription services; ➁ Sony's PlayStation+ subscribers are expected to see a price increase as the company aims to maximize profitability; ➂ Microsoft's Game Pass may also increase in price, following a previous rise in July 2024.
➀ Xbox Game Pass is set to receive another major overhaul; ➁ The update includes a cloud-only tier and an ad-supported tier; ➂ Prices are expected to increase, particularly for the PC tier.
➀ The Thaumaturge – Deluxe Edition; ➁ Amnesia: The Bunker; ➂ Evil West; ➃ Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew; ➄ Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes; ➅ STAR WARS: Bounty Hunter; ➆ Ultros; ➇ Corpse Keeper
➀ Sony's PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium libraries are updated monthly, but also see games removed; ➁ GTA V, InFamous Second Son, and over a dozen more titles are leaving PS Plus in May; ➂ The list includes notable games like MotoGP 24, Sims 4 Island Living Expansion, and Ghostbusters Rise of the Ghost Lord: Frozen Empire.
1. Investors should assume market downturns are temporary; 2. Netflix has over 300 million subscribers, making it a 'Need' rather than a 'Want'; 3. Netflix's views grew close to 8% in Q1-25, indicating strong subscriber and revenue growth; 4. Netflix trades at a premium, but consensus estimates seem conservative, leading to a $1,000 price target.
1. iCloud is the most popular service among Apple customers, with 64% of users subscribing to it according to a CIRP report. 2. Apple Music follows as the second most popular service with 42% subscription rate. 3. iCloud's popularity is attributed to its necessity for storage in the era of high photo and video consumption on iPhones.