What is your opinion on gaming subscription services?

[SvennoJ]

Conina said:

SvennoJ said:

You can't be that naive to think that the same won't happen with subscription services, if it doesn't already between ps now, gamepass, stadia, ps+, xbl gold, and what else we have already.

Are or were there any GamePass games exclusive or timed exclusive for that subscription model or were they also available to buy in the Xbox marketplace?

Same eco system.

Are or were there any PSnow games exclusive or timed exclusive for that subscription model or were they also available to buy in the PS Store?

Yes (although that's more a technical issue, bc)

Are or were there any XBL Gold games exclusive or timed exclusive for that subscription model or were they also available to buy in the Xbox marketplace?

Same eco system

Are or were there any PS+ games exclusive or timed exclusive for that subscription model or were they also available to buy in the PS Store?

Same eco system

Are or were there any PC games exclusive or timed exclusive for a PC subscription model or were they also available to buy?

Yes

Has any developer team claimed that they weren't allowed to release their game on another platform due to their PC or console subscription contract?

Yes

No? Then at this point the subscription moneyhatting allegation is pure FUD.

If we'll cross that bridge, we can discuss changed opinions about gaming subscriptions again.

P. S.: Funnily enough, it is "good guy" Nintendo who offers time-limited access to certain games on Switch only via subscription and doesn't give us the option to buy the NES- and SNES-collections on Switch instead of renting them.

If you think putting games on subscription services won't come with strings attach, then I don't know what to say.