Sega Explores Netflix-Like Subscription Model for Gaming Services
Sega is evaluating the launch of a Netflix-style subscription service for video games, a strategy that could enhance the transition toward game streaming. President Shuji Utsumi expressed the company’s intention to provide more direct access to Sega titles, but industry voices have raised concerns about the potential for increased costs for gamers amidst rising competition from existing subscription services like Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus. Utsumi emphasized Sega’s need to regain global prominence in the gaming market and hinted at exciting developments in future titles.