08-05-2019, 10:51 PM
Google is developing a game and app subscription service called Play Pass
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/google-is-developing-a-game-and-app-subscription-service-called-play-pass.png" width="646" height="386" title="" alt="" /></div><div><p>Google is quietly working on a new mobile app and game subscription service for Android users called ‘Play Pass.’</p>
<p><a href="https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/07/31/google-play-pass-testing/#ap-lightbox">Screenshots obtained by Android Police</a> show Google has already begun testing Play Pass, which looks to be the company’s answer to Apple Arcade, the monthly subscription service for iOS that was <a href="https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/339308/Apple_announces_its_own_game_subscription_service_Apple_Arcade.php">unveiled back in March</a>. </p>
<p>The leaked images suggest Play Pass will cost $4.99 a month, and will grant users access to “hundreds of premium apps and games, with no ads or in-app purchases.” A free trial and family plan will also be available, although it’s unclear how much the latter will cost. </p>
<p>It looks like the service won’t just include games, either, with an information page revealing users will be able to “explore a curated catalog spanning puzzle games to premium music apps and everything in between.”</p>
<p>“From action hits to puzzles and fitness trackers,” it reads, “with Google Play Pass you unlock access to hundreds of premium apps and games without ads, download fees, or in-app purchases.” </p>
<p>Although there’s no word on what specific games will be available through Play Pass, the screenshots suggest big-names like <em>Stardew Valley</em>, <em>Marvel Pinball</em>, and <em>Limbo</em> could make an appearance.</p>
<p><img alt height="386" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/google-is-developing-a-game-and-app-subscription-service-called-play-pass.png" width="646"></p>
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<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/google-is-developing-a-game-and-app-subscription-service-called-play-pass.png" width="646" height="386" title="" alt="" /></div><div><p>Google is quietly working on a new mobile app and game subscription service for Android users called ‘Play Pass.’</p>
<p><a href="https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/07/31/google-play-pass-testing/#ap-lightbox">Screenshots obtained by Android Police</a> show Google has already begun testing Play Pass, which looks to be the company’s answer to Apple Arcade, the monthly subscription service for iOS that was <a href="https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/339308/Apple_announces_its_own_game_subscription_service_Apple_Arcade.php">unveiled back in March</a>. </p>
<p>The leaked images suggest Play Pass will cost $4.99 a month, and will grant users access to “hundreds of premium apps and games, with no ads or in-app purchases.” A free trial and family plan will also be available, although it’s unclear how much the latter will cost. </p>
<p>It looks like the service won’t just include games, either, with an information page revealing users will be able to “explore a curated catalog spanning puzzle games to premium music apps and everything in between.”</p>
<p>“From action hits to puzzles and fitness trackers,” it reads, “with Google Play Pass you unlock access to hundreds of premium apps and games without ads, download fees, or in-app purchases.” </p>
<p>Although there’s no word on what specific games will be available through Play Pass, the screenshots suggest big-names like <em>Stardew Valley</em>, <em>Marvel Pinball</em>, and <em>Limbo</em> could make an appearance.</p>
<p><img alt height="386" src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/google-is-developing-a-game-and-app-subscription-service-called-play-pass.png" width="646"></p>
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