Sega could release its own game subscription service

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Between Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, and even Nintendo Switch Online, it feels like every company has its own subscription. Throw in Ubisoft+, EA Play, and multiple other companies and you have a veritable free-for-all. Now, Sega’s new president, Shuji Utsumi, says the beloved company is considering a similar offer, although he remained tight-lipped on details.

In an interview with the BBC, Utsumi said, “We’re thinking something — and discussing something — we cannot disclose right now,” he said. The statement followed Utsumi saying the subscription services were “very interesting.”

Of course, the community response to the news has been mixed. Many gamers already chafe at the number of subscription services and the ever-rising costs of each. With Sega titles on nearly every platform, it raises the question: If Sega opens its own service, would Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, and other streamers lose access to those games?

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The answer isn’t clear. However, during the interview, Utsumi said, “I want to make Sega really shiny again,” referencing the so-called golden days of the company in the ’90s. Sega has focused more heavily on its domestic market than an international market, and to break out of that rut and raise the company’s standing, he wants to “bring a rock and roll” mindset back to gaming.

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Anyone who lived through the ’90s will remember the bitter rivalry between Nintendo and Sega when Sonic the Hedgehog was positioned as an edgy, cool character versus the mustachioed plumber.

If Sega launches a streaming service, the company certainly has a lot to pull from. Recent releases like Sonic X Shadow Generations, Shin Megami Tensei V, and the Like a Dragon series all bring their own appeal to the table. If those are yanked from other platforms and isolated into a Sega-only subscription, it will drive customers to it — but perhaps at the cost of community goodwill.

Utsumi disclosed next to no details in the interview, often saying that he couldn’t say more. It isn’t clear what direction Sega will choose to go in, but if the company plans to enter the already-crowded streaming market, it will need to stand out from the crowd.

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All cross-platform games (PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)

Cross-platform support is becoming more important in the world of video games. Multiplayer hits like Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 and Fortnite have pushed crossplay into the limelight, and now most AAA multiplayer games release with at least partial cross-platform support. Finding every cross-platform game is no easy feat, though, so we did the hard work to bring you a comprehensive list of games that support crossplay.

Unfortunately, there aren’t any rules when it comes to crossplay, so each game handles the feature a little differently. To make matters more confusing, certain backward-compatible games on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X still support crossplay on the most recent hardware, even if there isn’t an official release for that hardware.

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Of course, many players are still wondering when Stardew Valley 1.6 is coming to consoles. And with the recent trend of games allowing players on different platforms to join together, you may wonder if Stardew Valley is a cross-platform game like Minecraft or Terraria. Here’s everything we know about cross-platform support in Stardew Valley.

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Minecraft has long reigned as one of the most popular games available thanks to its nearly endless possibilities, regular updates, and charming vibes. If you’re one of the millions of players who have invested thousands of hours into the game, or are still learning the basic tips and tricks, you’ve almost certainly been rewarded with limitless excitement exploring all the biomes, enchanting weapons, and messing with the best mods. But what about co-op?

Playing with friends on a shared server is one of the greatest ways to experience Minecraft, just like it is for Terraria or GTA V. But in today’s gaming landscape, there is a wide variety of platforms on which people play the game, which may lead you to wonder if this is a cross-platform game. Below, we’ll tell you what you need to know about cross-platform play in Minecraft.

Is Minecraft cross-platform?

The short answer is yes, Minecraft is cross-platform across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC, iOS, and Android. However, there are a few limitations we’ll get into below.

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