In most cases Something as a Service simply means that you do not own that something anymore. You pay for the service provided to use that something. The more you pay the more is serviced. Like with our server, which is a Platform as a Service. They provide the platform (physical hardware and networking infrastructure) and I can install the software on it I want, which makes RPGWatch function. I really don’t need to own a server. The way it is now is much better. I can move to a better server on a yearly basis if I like, with probably the same monthly fee.
With games it is a bit different. I do want to own them. Even with Steam I can play the games offline, so when Steam goes out of business, I need to download all the games in order or be able to continue playing them offline.
Games as a Service would be a better concept in my opinion when you really only pay for the service and that service allows you to play the games in the library. Comparable to Netflix for example. You don’t own the series and movies, but you can watch them at any time.
With games it is a bit different. I do want to own them. Even with Steam I can play the games offline, so when Steam goes out of business, I need to download all the games in order or be able to continue playing them offline.
Games as a Service would be a better concept in my opinion when you really only pay for the service and that service allows you to play the games in the library. Comparable to Netflix for example. You don’t own the series and movies, but you can watch them at any time.
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