Even before the launch of the new PS PlusStill doubts have arisen: how will Sony handle the launch of great games in the catalog? well, Shuhei Yoshidahead of PlayStation Indieexplained this mechanic to promote games on the service.
A Japanese giant already exemplified, from various forms, as exclusives could have their “seal of quality” reduced if they debuted directly in the plans. Now, Yoshida has tried to clarify how this treatment is done to value the chosen publishers and games.
See what he said in an interview with GamesIndustry.biz:
Our approach is that we like to help publishers manage the video game cycle. It’s like when a movie first comes out in theaters and then goes to streaming services or opens the TV. Each time, it generates new revenue or reaches a wider audience. So, in the same way, we believe in the release of great games, but after six or 12 months when sales drop, adding them to PS Plus can make them resurrect.
The executive also believes that the supply of similar games Missile League And Autumn boys in the catalog (before they became free games, of course), helped them boost them in the community. Already Strayit was an “anomaly”, but it helped to increase interest in the game.
Another shortcoming given by the developers themselves is when a new DLC or sequel to the game is announced. Yoshida sees this as a good time to promote titles on PS Plus, focusing on managing their life cycle.
Shuhei Yoshida also talks about the PS Plus Extra expansion
According to Shuhei Yoshida, PS Plus Extra’s value for money is great, and players find a lot of indie games when they upgrade from Essential to the next level. The idea, according to him, is to keep adding games like this one. See more information here!
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