25 years ago, gamers would walk through a real-life video game library at their favorite rental store to find something new to play, and for $20.00 you could rent two or three games and that was more than enough.
In 2025, the same amount of money can be used to purchase a video game subscription that offers hundreds of games, and former Bethesda boss Pete Hines says these services create a lot of tension for creators.
The video game industry has evolved immensely in every facet, and subscription services like Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, and Nintendo Switch Online are some of the most popular ways for gamers to get new games.
In a recent interview with Kirk McKeand from DBLTAP, former Senior Vice President of Global Marketing and Communication with Bethesda, Pete Hines suggests these services aren't fairly compensating game creators.
Former Bethesda Boss Says Subscriptions Create Tension For Creators
It's no secret that the video game industry has become a very complex, fiercely competitive environment, and developers have endured waves of studio closures and layoffs in recent years.
Studios have been restructuring in an attempt to adapt to an ever-evolving era of AI, micro-transactions, DLCs, and subscription...
