Sony Announces Changes Affecting First-Party Titles on PS Plus

I don’t know why this stuck in my head, but here’s the thing about PlayStation Plus—it’s kind of its own beast. Yeah, you’ve got like 47 million people signed up, which sounds wild, right? But seriously, don’t expect those day-one releases anytime soon. Some exec just mentioned it, like, “Nope, not happening.” And folks are kinda comparing it with Xbox Game Pass. Makes sense, I guess.

So, PlayStation Plus has been around since 2010. What a trip! It’s given us monthly games, online play, all that jazz. And there’s this anniversary coming up—June 29, 2025, to be exact. I know, feels far, but it’ll sneak up on us. Expect more games, movies, and maybe a little free multiplayer action for folks who aren’t even signed up. It’s like a party no one’s invited to but everyone can enjoy!

Now, a bit of a tangent here—why does Sony just avoid the whole first-party release on day one thing? I mean, Xbox is all over it with Game Pass. They’ve got these games dropping like hotcakes—Tony Hawk’s new one, Grounded 2, you name it. Why doesn’t PlayStation jump on that train? According to some guy named Nick Maguire, it’s all about sticking to their strategy. Hmm, not sure how I feel about that.

Let’s talk tiers for a sec—PS Plus has this whole Essential, Extra, and Premium thing going on. Seems like a buffet of gaming choices, doesn’t it? Apparently, Premium’s been on the rise by 18% or something. That means people are really getting into it. Honestly, I just hope the games keep getting better because, who doesn’t want that?

Oh, and can we just mention how Sony isn’t against bumping up prices again? Like, c’mon! They just did it in 2023. I don’t know if this is just me or does everyone think their wallet cries a little every time?

Anyway—wait, where was I? Ah yes, PlayStation Plus, a land of opportunities… maybe. To sum it up, don’t hold your breath for those shiny new first-party games on day one, folks. Xbox might have that edge with Game Pass, but PlayStation’s got its own thing going on. Guess we’ll just have to see where this wild ride takes us, huh? Here’s hoping it’s somewhere fun!