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video-games2 years ago

Larian Studios CEO Stands Firm Against Game Subscription Services

Swen Vincke, CEO of Larian Studios, firmly opposes the idea of Larian's games appearing on subscription services, emphasizing the importance of direct distribution from developers to players. He believes that subscription models could limit creative freedom and lead to a monopoly of select games, impacting the overall gaming ecosystem. Vincke's stance aligns with other industry figures who have expressed concerns about the dominance of subscription services, while some developers have found value in platforms like Game Pass.

gaming2 years ago

"Ubisoft Urges Gamers to Embrace Game Subscription Model Without Ownership"

Ubisoft executive Philippe Tremblay believes that for video game subscriptions to become more prevalent, gamers will need to become comfortable with not owning their games, similar to the shift from owning physical DVDs to streaming services. He emphasizes that progress and engagement in games will not be lost, and streaming works well with subscription models. However, some gamers prefer owning physical copies, and the debate between physical and digital ownership continues as the industry moves towards a potentially all-digital future.