Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service

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It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more".

Some in the industry have expressed concern about the move however telling the BBC it could see gamers "shelling out more money" on multiple subscription services.

Sega's president Shuji Utsumi told the BBC such subscription products were "very interesting", and his firm was "evaluating some opportunities"."We're thinking something - and discussing something - we cannot disclose right now," he said.

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Category: Business

Markets: United KingdomJapan

Topics: Multiple Sega Services Firm Utsumi Game Games Sonic Been Subscription

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Published On: 2024-12-20 @ 22:35:07 (15 hours ago)

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