Swen Vincke, the boss of Larian Studios, has expressed strong opposition to video game subscription services, stating that their games won't be available on such platforms. He believes that subscription models prioritize profit over customer benefit, and could have a detrimental impact on the industry. This stance is supported by other industry figures, such as Rob Fahey, who emphasize the importance of traditional game sales methods amidst the growing chaos in the TV and movie industry.
In his column this week, contributing Rob Fahey reflects on comments by Larian boss Swen Vincke, the latest industry figure to push back against subscription models, and how the growing mess in TV and movies makes clear why that perspective is important https://t.co/DVeEnJXUMJ
Larian boss Swen Vincke says subscription-based future could be "savage" "Subscription models will always end up being cost/benefit analysis exercises intended to maximize profit" https://t.co/nR8mnZzfzB https://t.co/qyuVXgxjaf
Larian boss Swen Vincke says subscription-based future could be "savage" https://t.co/nR8mnZzNp9 https://t.co/asYeFxhtks
With the debate around the future of video game subscriptions heating up, one high-profile developer has come out strongly on the side of the traditional method of selling games. https://t.co/Kuyqe8JciI https://t.co/EDH302kji3
Swen Vincke reminds fans: "You won’t find our games on a subscription service" https://t.co/xq8v0c17Mh https://t.co/kp8S1kwbGR