'Netflix' For Games Being Developed?

Electronic Arts (EA) might be working on something that would probably excite many gamers.

A Recent rumor surfaced that EA is looking to adopt a "Netflix" model for games which will allow gamers to have an access to various games from different publishers by paying a monthly subscription fee.

This rumor came after a post by Imgur user awfuljack showed a survey form made by market research firm chadwick martin bailey detailing a type of subscription that will feature an "all-you-can-play video game subscription on your PC," a "library of games you can play as much as you want," and an option of adding newer games "after they've been on store shelves for a period of time."

The said survey features 15 tables with varying subscription combinations of availability of game, publishers, and subscription prices. Participants were asked to choose a combination where they would likely subscribe if the stated selection is available.

Options for the availability of games include "the day it's released", 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months after it was released. Meanwhile, the game publishers that might possibly be involved were EA, Bethesda, Activision, Take-Two Interactive and Ubisoft.

Furthermore, subscription prices range from $4.99 up to $14.99 per month. No exact number has been given to how many games will be added per month but options such as the inclusion of indie games, expansion packs, trials of upcoming games, and discount rates has been brought out in the poll.

According to Game Rant, the line-up of publishers included could already warrant a subscription from a number of gamers even at the maximum price suggested. However, it cited there are still a lot of things that is yet to be answered if EA is really working on the "Netflix" of games.

It specifically mentioned issues on its use for other consoles such as its availability, the option of multiplayer gaming, and the possibility of requiring players to have Xbox Live and PlayStation Plus subscriptions.

The said gaming website also pointed out that if EA will be following the "Netflix" model, there is a possibility that the publishers involved will be releasing exclusive titles that although encouraging for subscription, may "alienate" those gamers who cannot afford the fees involved.

Game Rant cited that many gamers have already suggested for publishers, including the big ones, to have a "Netflix" of games as current subscriptions provided by EA Access and PlayStation Now offers very limited games.