Sega Plans Netflix-Like Gaming Subscription System
Sega is working on a Netflix-style subscription system that could revolutionize the gaming world. The company aims to regain its strength in the global market with this move.
Sega is considering launching a Netflix-like game subscription system. According to statements made to the BBC by the company’s president Shuji Utsumi, this service could offer players access to Sega’s extensive game library for a monthly fee. Stating that similar systems such as Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus are already successful, Utsumi said that this model could be a great opportunity for Sega. However, there are also concerns that such a service could create new costs.
What Will Sega’s Subscription Service Offer to Players?
The planned subscription system aims to bring Sega’s iconic game series and new productions together on a single platform. Although Sega games are currently available on different platforms such as Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus, the company plans to generate direct revenue by bringing these games to its own platform.
This could be an attractive option, especially for players who are very interested in Sega games. However, critics warn that if the service is withdrawn from other platforms, players may have to pay for multiple subscriptions.
Shuji Utsumi stated that Sega wants to gain a stronger foothold in the global market. Stating that the company has been focusing too much on the Japanese market in recent years, Utsumi stated that Sega wants to regain the international popularity it once gained with the Sonic and Mario competition in the 1990s. Stating that they plan to take bolder steps for this purpose, Utsumi said, “Now is the time to be on the offensive, not on the defensive.”
Sega is not only drawing attention with its subscription systems, but also with its new game projects and film adaptations. The company, which achieved great success throughout the year with the third film in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, also hinted that it is working on a new Sonic Adventure game. This new move by Sega could both intensify competition in the gaming world and allow the company to return to its former glory days.
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