➀ SEGA正在考虑进入订阅市场,受到Game Pass等服务的启发;➁ 如果SEGA推出自己的订阅服务,可能会影响其在PlayStation Plus和Xbox Game Pass等现有平台上的存在;➂ SEGA旨在直接向核心粉丝变现,但面临着软件销售减少的挑战。
Recent #Subscription Service news in the semiconductor industry
1. Xbox Game Pass subscription service prices have been revised by Microsoft. 2. The 'Game Pass Ultimate' tier is now 1,450 yen per month, up from 1,210 yen. 3. Other tiers, such as 'Game Pass PC' and 'Game Pass Core', have also seen price increases.
➀ Apple Arcade, launched in 2019, has reportedly seen only 2 million subscribers in its first year; ➁ 25% of these users were on a free trial; ➂ Despite the low number, Apple continues to invest in new games.
➀ The Humble Choice service offers a selection of titles to subscribers each month; ➁ March's lineup includes games like Pacific Drive and Tales of Kenzera: Zau; ➂ Some games are available through EA's Origin app instead of Steam.
➀ Sony announced several new game releases for PS Plus Extra/Premium subscribers, including Day-One titles like 'Armored Core', 'Jedi Survivor', and 'Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 1'. ➁ The original Armored Core trilogy will also be added to PS Plus Premium. ➂ Sony revealed future releases such as 'Tape 2 of Lost Records', 'Blue Prince', and 'Abiotic Factor'.
➀ Sega is considering launching a Netflix-style game subscription service; ➁ The company is analyzing potential opportunities; ➃ Sega would likely need a broad sector of game titles to appeal to the mass market.
➀ Humble Choice subscription service offers a selection of 9 games for December; ➁ Notable titles include Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, a spiritual successor to Jet Set Radio; ➂ Subscribers can also receive discounts on DLCs and support charity.
➀ EA is considering adding a subscription service to Apex Legends; ➁ The survey includes monthly in-game currency, rewards, and Battle Pass tiers; ➂ Apex Legends has faced controversies and backlash recently.
➀ Microsoft has launched a new tier for Xbox Game Pass called Game Pass Standard; ➁ This tier removes the day-one Game Pass additions; ➂ The new plan combines features from Game Pass for Console and Game Pass Core; ➃ Game Pass Standard will be missing several games including Age of Mythology: Retold, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare® III, and more.
1. NZXT introduces NZXT Flex, a subscription-based gaming PC rental service aiming to make high-performance gaming accessible. 2. The service offers three variants of gaming PCs with bi-annual hardware upgrades. 3. Subscribers enjoy benefits including fast delivery, lifetime warranty, 24-hour support, and guaranteed upgrades every two years.
1. The FTC has accused Microsoft of breaking promises made during the Activision Blizzard acquisition by raising Game Pass prices. 2. Microsoft is discontinuing the Console Game Pass and introducing a new 'standard' tier without day-one game access, while increasing the price of Game Pass Ultimate. 3. The FTC claims these changes as evidence of market abuse and consumer harm, potentially impacting the ongoing case against the acquisition.
1. Buzzni, a company specializing in artificial intelligence, has partnered with CJ OnStyle to provide its Commerce AI subscription service 'A Plus AI'. 2. The service includes AI technologies such as A Plus Shortform AI, which automatically selects highlight clips from long videos, significantly reducing video editing time. 3. This collaboration aims to enhance the efficiency of video editors and support the digital transformation and revenue growth of partner companies.