Sony may be set to play movie content on PlayStation [3,209 articles]”href =” https://www.videogameschronicle.com/platforms/playstation/ “> PlayStation Plus subscriptions, according to images uploaded briefly on its website on Wednesday.
A logo for the “PlayStation Plus Video Pass” was posted today on Sony’s official website, along with the following description on its Polish website (now removed):
“A new advantage available for a limited time on PlayStation Plus … PS Plus Video Pass is an active test service 22.04.21 – 22.04.22. The subscription benefit is available to PS Plus users in Poland. ”
It’s unclear whether the listing describes a global or local service, but we’ve asked for 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 purchase or rental later this year.
As of August 31, 2021, video content will no longer be available through the digital store, the company said. However, existing purchases will still be available for access.
The platform owner may be looking to increase the value of its paid subscription service amid strong competition from Xbox [2,967 articles]”href =” https://www.videogameschronicle.com/platforms/xbox/ “> Xbox Game Pass, by launching video offers in PS Plus.
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Essentially, the three movies featured in PlayStation.com’s removed banner – Venom, Bloodshot and Zombieland – are all produced by Sony’s own film 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 launched initiatives that could be seen as moves to counter the popularity of the Game Pass.
With the launch of PlayStation 5 [1,306 articles]”Href =” https://www.videogameschronicle.com/platforms/playstation/ps5/ “> PlayStation 5, Sony has launched the PlayStation Plus collection, a library of 20 PS4 games that PlayStation Plus subscribers can play on PS5.
Asked in November if there are any plans to grow the collection, which currently consists of 10 primary games and 10 third games, Ryan told GQ Sony that he is waiting and seeing the approach.
Sony lowered PlayStation Now prices in October 2019 in an attempt to be more competitive with rival streaming services and also began adding blockbuster games each month, which are available for a limited time.
Earlier this month, it was claimed that SIE was working on a “counterpoint” to the popular Microsoft Xbox Game Pass service.
Sony is making significant efforts to combine its video game and movie offerings. PlayStation Productions was formed in 2019 by Sony Interactive Entertainment to adapt the original properties of the game for film and TV.
The Uncharted (series) [115 articles]”href =” https://www.videogameschronicle.com/games/uncharted-series/ “> Uncharted, which was recently delayed, is PlayStation Productions’ first feature film, and is working on an adaptation of The Last of Us. with HBO, a Ghost of Tsushima live-action film directed by John Wick Chad Stahelski and a Twisted Metal TV series from Deadpool’s writers, among other projects.
Earlier this month, Sony announced a multi-year licensing agreement in the US with Netflix, giving it exclusive rights to host Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) movies following their theatrical and entertainment release windows.