With Apple Arcade and Google Play Pass among other game subscription services, we’re seeing an explosive new model in the games industry, but what does it mean? We review the latest developments and forecast what the future of gaming might look like with the industry divided by competing subscription services.

Topics Discussed

• Overview of curated app subscription services
• Apple Arcade, Google Play Pass, PS Now, Xbox Gamepass and more
• The strengths and weaknesses of each of the competing platforms
• What this means for independent games