➀ The September Humble Choice lineup has been officially announced, offering a selection of games for £11.49. Titles include WWE 2K25, Destiny 2: Legacy Collection, The Plucky Squire, and more. ➁ The Destiny 2: Legacy Collection includes a majority of the game's past content. ➂ Humble is also offering themed bundles like the WB Play The Legends Bundle and the Duo of Justice – Ace Attorney and Mega Man bundle.
Recent #Subscription Services news in the semiconductor industry
➀ The August Humble Choice lineup includes Persona 5 Royal, Banishers: Ghost of New Eden, and more; ➁ Persona 5 Royal offers over 100 hours of entertainment with a compelling story and impressive visuals; ➂ Banishers: Ghost of New Eden is a choice-based action-RPG from the creators of Life is Strange; ➃ My Time at Sandrock is a farming simulation sequel to My Time at Portia with consistent updates.
➀ Sony has announced that a dozen games will be removed from PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium in August; ➁ The list includes major titles like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and Bugsnax; ➂ The removal of The Witcher 3 is somewhat disappointing but not surprising given the recent addition of Cyberpunk 2077 to the service.
➀ Raphael Colantonio, the founder and ex-CEO of Arkane Studios, has criticized Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass, calling it an 'unsustainable model' that has been damaging the industry for a decade. He believes it cannot coexist with other business models. ➁ The comments come amidst Microsoft's recent layoffs and studio closures. ➂ The future of Game Pass remains uncertain.
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.
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.