A package for games on the iPhone / iPad could be another service that Apple is showing the public today. the
at least Mark Gurman of Bloomberg suspects. Due to some reservations from the circles of players and developers, the beginning could be bumpy.
Game subscription without freemium games
Rumors have been running for some time that Apple is working on a subscription service for iOS games. The maker of the iPhone must exclude the title freemium – so games that cost nothing at first, but later (on each occasion) to ask to make mini-purchases in the game. Instead, the group will focus on popular titles such as Minecraft, GTA, Tropico or NBA 2k, which previously offered neither in-app offers nor subscription models. Apple's service should not, unlike the Google Stadia counterpart, be a cloud package. On the contrary, the subscription group allows to buy games for iPhone and iPad, which the user can access according to his needs. As a result, Apple collects subscription revenues and divides them based on the time elapsed between developers.
First announce, then explain
The report badumes that Apple could present the package today, but it should be available at a later date. The group will first inform the WWDC development team about the exact functioning of the mechanisms. In addition, Apple could provide technical support at the developer's show and introduce other attendees to the service. We still do not know when (global) customers can finally complete the subscription.
Another puzzle on the way to the package giant
If the hypothesis is true, the game component would be the third member of the new family of subscriptions. In the foreground – as all observers agree – the streaming service of films and series (clean), which should appear under the Apple TV brand. It is becoming increasingly apparent that Apple will act as an intermediary for HBO and Starz subscriptions in order to provide enough content. I do not know what are the different sources, Apple only offers their content or a number equal to that of the sold subscription. The Bloomberg report badumes, for example, that HBO subscriptions similar to Amazon's strings must be reserved as additional packages and paid separately. In addition, a new news and flaterate magazine should enrich the product portfolio. Apple Music integrates the technology giant into an all-in-one package that reduces all Apple subscriptions to a discounted price plan and continues to talk in informed circles. In addition, they expect the unveiling of an Apple credit card.
New markets, new challenges
Offering subscription games is a trend that divides the community of players. There is still a large number of players who escape all the subscription and application offers. An even larger part of the community is asking for freemium titles. If you deduct these two groups from the total number of players, there will be only a small number of potential customers. Therefore, it will probably be difficult for Apple, the majority of players, to inspire this new service. Other vendors, such as Humble Monthly, have long been trying to anchor subscription models in the gaming market. Despite favorable prices, players only seem to ask for offers with hesitation. Another problem is the development of developers: Apple should not win the major AAA studios, the new service is less attractive. However, many people are aware of the underwriting reluctance to underwriting and could therefore be difficult to convince. Some majors, like EA for example, are already working on their own subscription offerings.
