Sony's MAG was one of the bigger surprises at E3 last July -- both figuratively and literally, considering it's aiming to pit 256 players against each other in gigantic online matches. But according to reports of a new survey sent to PlayStation Underground members, it may not be cheap to participate: The Bitbag reports (via Kotaku) that the survey (sent with the subject header "Short survey, Big new game") asks a number of questions about potential fees for MAG, including a yearly subscription, monthly subscription, or one-time fees for new features.
According to Bitbag's story, the survey asked "at least 15 questions related to payment plans for the game." Possible options may be either a yearly fee, a monthly fee, or individual one-time fees for "content downloads." Even more interesting, the survey also suggests the possibility that Sony may partner with Electronic Arts or Activision Blizzard for hosting services.
An important note: While Bitbag posted an image of the email itself (a portion of which is shown above), they didn't capture any images of the survey. Still, a reader in the comments section confirmed the survey did indeed ask subscription questions, and posted a link to his blog that shows two images claimed to be from this survey (shown below). This person also says that prices asked about ranged from $45-$125 for yearly fees, and $3-$12 for one-time purchases of content.
As you surely already know, none of this means MAG will require subscription fees whenever it comes out -- but it does at least suggest Sony is seriously considering the possibility, and is trying to gauge how these plans would go over with gamers.
According to Bitbag's story, the survey asked "at least 15 questions related to payment plans for the game." Possible options may be either a yearly fee, a monthly fee, or individual one-time fees for "content downloads." Even more interesting, the survey also suggests the possibility that Sony may partner with Electronic Arts or Activision Blizzard for hosting services.
An important note: While Bitbag posted an image of the email itself (a portion of which is shown above), they didn't capture any images of the survey. Still, a reader in the comments section confirmed the survey did indeed ask subscription questions, and posted a link to his blog that shows two images claimed to be from this survey (shown below). This person also says that prices asked about ranged from $45-$125 for yearly fees, and $3-$12 for one-time purchases of content.
As you surely already know, none of this means MAG will require subscription fees whenever it comes out -- but it does at least suggest Sony is seriously considering the possibility, and is trying to gauge how these plans would go over with gamers.
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