Sony could be set to roll movie content to PlayStation [3,209 articles]”href =” https://www.videogameschronicle.com/platforms/playstation/ “> PlayStation Plus subscriptions, according to images briefly uploaded to the website Wednesday.
A logo for ‘PlayStation Plus Video Pass’ has been published today on Sony’s official website, along with the following description on the Polish website (now removed):
“A new benefit available for a limited time on PlayStation Plus… PS Plus Video Pass is a trial service running from 22.04.21 – 22.04.22. The subscription benefit is available to PS Plus users in Poland. “
It is not clear whether the listing describes a global or local service, but we have requested clarification from Sony Interactive Entertainment [1,318 articles]”href =” https://www.videogameschronicle.com/companies/sony/ “> Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Last month, Sony announced that the PlayStation Store will stop offering TV and movie content for sale or rental later this year.
As of August 31, 2021, video content will no longer be available through the digital storefront, the company said. However, existing purchases are still available for access.
The platform owner may want to increase the value of their paid subscription service amid strong competition from Xbox [2,967 articles]”href =” https://www.videogameschronicle.com/platforms/xbox/ “> Xbox Game Pass, by rolling some video offerings to PS Plus.
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Crucially, the three movies in PlayStation.com’s now-deleted website banner – Venom, Bloodshot, and Zombieland – are all produced by Sony’s own movie company.
Sony also owns a significant amount of television content through Sony Pictures Television and anime content through Funimation.
A large number of streaming services are currently available on PlayStation 4 [2,975 articles]”href =” https://www.videogameschronicle.com/platforms/playstation/ps4/ “> PS4 and PS5, including Netflix [98 articles]”href =” https://www.videogameschronicle.com/companies/netflix/ “> Netflix, Disney +, Apple Inc [101 articles]”href =” https://www.videogameschronicle.com/companies/apple/ “> Apple TV and more.
Recently, PlayStation has launched initiatives that can be seen as steps to counter the popularity of Game Pass.
With the launch of PlayStation 5 [1,306 articles]”href =” https://www.videogameschronicle.com/platforms/playstation/ps5/ “> PlayStation 5, Sony introduced the PlayStation Plus Collection, a library of 20 PS4 games that PlayStation Plus subscribers can play on PS5.
When asked in November if there were plans to expand the collection, which currently consists of 10 first-party games and 10 third-party games, Ryan told GQ that Sony is taking a wait and see approach.
Sony lowered PlayStation Now prices in October 2019 in an effort to become more competitive with rival streaming services and also started adding ‘blockbuster’ games every month, which are available for a limited time.
And earlier this month, it was claimed that SIE was “counterbalancing” Microsoft’s popular Xbox Game Pass service.
Sony is making significant efforts to merge its video game and movie offering. PlayStation Productions was founded in 2019 by Sony Interactive Entertainment to adapt the original game features for film and TV.
The Uncharted (series) [115 articles]”href =” https://www.videogameschronicle.com/games/uncharted-series/ “> Recently postponed Uncharted movie is PlayStation Productions’ first feature. He is also working on The Last of Us adaptation with HBO, a live-action Ghost of Tsushima movie directed by John Wick director Chad Stahelski, and a Twisted Metal TV series from Deadpool writers, among others.
Earlier this month, Sony announced a multi-year US licensing agreement with Netflix, granting exclusive rights to house Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) movies following their theatrical and home entertainment release windows.