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Sony's response to EA Access Subscription plan
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Sodding_Gamer
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Honestly this seems a risky move.
Who wants several subscriptions to look out for every month when you get paid?! I already have Netflix, PSplus and a few other subs that come out my account throughout the month. Let alone more of these subscriptions flying about the place.
I don't want EA, Ubisoft, Activision, etc jumping on this bandwagon creating even more subscription services. It just turns the whole game industry into what the TV industry is right now. With NowTV, Sky, and all that malarkey. exclusive TV shows and content on different subscription services.
I want everything all in one place god dammit!
Who wants several subscriptions to look out for every month when you get paid?! I already have Netflix, PSplus and a few other subs that come out my account throughout the month. Let alone more of these subscriptions flying about the place.
I don't want EA, Ubisoft, Activision, etc jumping on this bandwagon creating even more subscription services. It just turns the whole game industry into what the TV industry is right now. With NowTV, Sky, and all that malarkey. exclusive TV shows and content on different subscription services.
I want everything all in one place god dammit!
That's exactly my thinking.
What? It's entirely optional and doesn't take away anything if you buy games regularly.
Nightengale
Member
This.
It's a pretty aggressive stance to give the middle finger to a partner service.
Miles Quaritch
Member
How is it awful value?
Well, PS Now sounds like garbage. EA Access would only hi-light that fact.
Currently I pay 120 for the two games I buy each month. So ...
What if Activision decided to put Destiny and Call of Duty's multiplayer behind the subscription pay wall? And then EA did that as well? Do you really want to pay for all these separate subscriptions?
People think it's beyond the possibility of happening, but just watch.
The thing is if this is successful for EA on XB1 then other publishers will look into it anyways. Sony not having it on PS4 does hinder the reach of the program but how successful the program is on XB1 can still be an indication on how it may work when expand to other platforms.
Miles Quaritch
Member
Maybe they has enough of EA begging outside their buildings and decided to send a message?
This is basically where I stand at this point too. EA should really be on every gamer's shot list at this point. They've shown time and time again all they're interested in is squeezing more and more money out of their customers for smaller and smaller initial investment. This just seems like a clever way to provide "value" without actually diminishing any actual revenue and maximizing the likelihood of success for their onslaught of microtransactions.
However, it is a really odd response from Sony and I have no doubt it's likely just a PR shovel to save face. But if that prevents EA from gaining a foothold in a subscription based gaming device than that's a win in my book.
Elitro
Member
While i feel that protecting the consumer is always a good practice, i think in this particular case they could let the consumer decide that by themselves.
This is not a case where if the consumer does not buy the subscription he would be blocked of accessing certain content in EA games, if that was the case i would understand Sony's position. It feels more like a PS+ type of thing for EA, which is fine if the consumer wants it.
Edit: Althou maybe it's for the best, EA might try to chew a bit more if this gets popular...
This is not a case where if the consumer does not buy the subscription he would be blocked of accessing certain content in EA games, if that was the case i would understand Sony's position. It feels more like a PS+ type of thing for EA, which is fine if the consumer wants it.
Edit: Althou maybe it's for the best, EA might try to chew a bit more if this gets popular...
out of that entire list the only thing that is pretty much manditory is PS+ (unless you do not want to play online) everythign else could be easily ignored if you were unhappy with the offering
MagicWithEarvin
Member
Only one way to find out if EA puts out a statement saying they never offered it to Sony. That would be embarrassing.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
And sadly consumers are a stupid bunch, hence the reason we have to pay for online gaming. So yeah, I don't want the other idiot gamers ruining things for me by signing up for EA's service, thus opening the doors for Activision and others to start their own subscription services. No thanks.
iceatcs
Junior Member
I don't think you're getting fresh new title for free or rent when subscription. It will discount the price on new games with free old titles, and EA offers 2 hours limit for early access.
Last Uchiha
Banned
PS Plus for PS4 sucks ! there is no any big, valuable games so STFU Sony
I prefer to pay more 30-40$ for a plus membership like PS3
I prefer to pay more 30-40$ for a plus membership like PS3
krypt0nian
Banned
Cool I guess Microsoft will be allowing other companies to provide multiplayer gaming services competing with LIVE on Xbox for varying rates?
You know for consumer choice!
You know for consumer choice!
Miles Quaritch
Member
That won't happen though. It's an impossible scenario.
RandyBobandy
Banned
Weird response from them
It's an optional service
It's an optional service
R3TRODYCE
Member
It would be kind of funny though.
Takamura-San
Member
My take on this:
This is PR Speak. If it were to sony they would have EA access, but either they were not offered or MS made a sweet deal to keep it exclusive.
Sony had nothing to lose by having this service, yet they have to play the abandoned boyfriend to keep face.
This is the whole sixaxis no rumble situation all over again.
This is PR Speak. If it were to sony they would have EA access, but either they were not offered or MS made a sweet deal to keep it exclusive.
Sony had nothing to lose by having this service, yet they have to play the abandoned boyfriend to keep face.
This is the whole sixaxis no rumble situation all over again.
Sick burn though.
Because I can't be bothered paying for PS+, EA+, Ubisoft+, Activision+, Live Gold, etc. Just to have a complete gaming experience.
And the thought of the eventuality that parts of the games will be hidden within the subscription is scary i.e. multiplayer play and exclusive content. Games are being butchered enough by retailers exclusive preorder content as it is.
And you will have a PS+ and Games With Live full of Sony/Microsoft and indie games only.
Rebel Leader
THE POWER OF BUTTERSCOTCH BOTTOMS
I know the new title wouldn't be on there for free.
Good enough for me for $7, that last thing I would want to do is waste more than that to try a game after BF4
You're right. I take that back. The 10% discount prices might and better deals (compared to PSN+) will definitely take a bite out of SONY's digital sales. Does anyone know how much SONY's cut is for each digital sale?
And this will compete directly with PSNow if publishers provide a more compelling library and better subscription prices.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Kinda surprising since they do subsciption for multiplayer now. The response makes 0 sense.
MagicWithEarvin
Member
Impossible? Seems more likely as this generation goes on. Would not be surprised one bit if it happens in the future, if not this generation then the next.
But it would be very unlikely that games from those publishers would be featured as free titles or given discounts on PS+ after that point. Look at EA, obstinately keeping it's PC titles off of Steam, because it has Origin, and because it has games people want to play. It's devaluing the central service.
blazeuk
Member
Sony want everything to go through them, I don't begrudge them that, it certainly makes sense from a financial point however they're not looking out for us here, they're looking out for themselves, their growing subscription service and their rental service. MS are better placed for it because their subscription service is more mature and they're not going to get huge numbers of new users signing up anymore.
I think it was always likely to be first on XBO anyway, Sony are slow enough fixing/adding important features to their software, it probably would have took a year or more before an EA subscription service could have been integrated into PSN even if they agreed to it.
I think it was always likely to be first on XBO anyway, Sony are slow enough fixing/adding important features to their software, it probably would have took a year or more before an EA subscription service could have been integrated into PSN even if they agreed to it.
based on the MS e-mail that was shown yesterday (it was a joint effort by their engineers) I'm pretty sure Sony wasn't invited to play and this is their way to spin it as if they wouldn't take it if offered
But Those PS Now Prices tho lol
yep came in here to say this, I can't believe they are saying this when the prices on psnow where so mind boggling,
Next week Psnow gets Subscription plan, Sony rep "This is the prefect value for the gamers has noting to do with EA"
iceatcs
Junior Member
I'm pretty sure they offer. Remember publishers need hardware maker allow it.
That's why EA and MS partnership for this service.
EA short cutting ps+ and MS's equivalent service is bad for everyone. I'd rather not have a future with 10 different subscription services. A unified system allows for more variety at less cost.
Is rather the console manufacturer act as a conduit for the games.
Is rather the console manufacturer act as a conduit for the games.
Birgitte2004
Member
The 30 won't replace the 120 you are paying, it'll add to it.
BeforeU
Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.
If this was the case then it sounds like they are lying and it was their decision to keep the service away from PS platform. And they cant lie like that.
Sorc3r3r
Member
I see what they are trying to do here.
Open the door to something like that and your platform is at risk, you lose control and losing control means losing money, others may follow and from a position of strenght you find yourself having to bargain with other platform holder on your own platform.
But, i don't know if they can oppose to what i think will be the inevitable future of this industry.
Now they are leading and can afford in some way to protect their ecosystem, but things may change fast.
Open the door to something like that and your platform is at risk, you lose control and losing control means losing money, others may follow and from a position of strenght you find yourself having to bargain with other platform holder on your own platform.
But, i don't know if they can oppose to what i think will be the inevitable future of this industry.
Now they are leading and can afford in some way to protect their ecosystem, but things may change fast.
PJV3
Member
Yeah, greed will screw us over in the end.
Sadly it will end up being a complete fuck up, I prefer to keep gaming as simple as possible. Sony haven't taken choice away with this decision, buy the Xbox and fill your boots.
I am okay with this, because at least this way there would only be one service to keep track of. As opposed to the many more there could potentially be from other publishers, if EA's one is successful. I could also understand where people are coming from when they would at least like the choice to choose for themselves.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
Huh? That's a strange response for something completely optional.
iceatcs
Junior Member
No, it isn't demo. you have to buy/pre-ordered this game to get early access
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