Sony drops PlayStationNow subscription rate, offers GrandTheftAutoV and GodOfWar play video
Streaming continues to be the hot topic of 2019 in gaming as Sony Interactive revealed on Tuesday morning that its PlayStation Now subscription service is receiving a price reduction and influx of new, triple-A titles.
First launched in 2014, PlayStation Now is a monthly subscription service that grants players access to over 800 games on their Sony console. The service is now being offered at a $9.99 monthly rate, down from the previous $19.99 price, as well as at a $24.99 quarterly or $59.99 yearly price point in the U.S. In January, Sony Interactive announced that the service would be offered in expanded regions, including Spain, Italy, Portugal, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Sweden.
"Following PlayStation Now's expansion earlier this year, we have coverage for more than 70 percent of our global PS4 user base, making it the ideal time to revamp the service with a more compelling price and stronger content offering," said Jim Ryan, president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment. "We have accumulated a wealth of knowledge in cloud gaming since PlayStation Now's launch in 2014.
Sony Interactive is also launching its first global marketing campaign for the new service, including broadcast and digital campaigns. Sony's main competitors in the gaming space, Microsoft and Nintendo, also offer subscription services, Xbox Games Pass and Nintendo Switch Online, which allow players to download titles for a monthly fee. Meanwhile, tech giants such as Apple, which launched its
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