59: Games as a Service vs. Traditional Pay-to-play

Analog Assault Episode 59: Games as a Service vs. Traditional Pay-to-play Recorded on Thursday, March 7, 2019.   With the popularity of games developed and released as a service, we are taking this week to discuss what we like and dislike about this model.   We are seeing an increase in the number of games as a service, but we have also experienced some shaky launches and other issues with recent releases. Does the new model encourage developers to release half-finished products, or will games as a service represent the future of gaming?   If you want to have your questions or comments featured on the podcast, tweet @mulehorngaming using #AskAnalog, hit us up on Facebook, or hop into our Official MHG Discord Server to chat it up!   Watch live on Thursdays @ 8:30 PM CST! https://mixer.com/mulehorngaming Become a supporter: https://www.patreon.com/MulehornGaming Mulehorn Gaming on the Web: http://www.mulehorngaming.com Mulehorn Gaming on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mulehorngaming Mulehorn Gaming on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mulehorngaming Mulehorn Gaming Discord Chat: https://discord.gg/0xsJcrgy9oRQUf8A   Our podcast is 100% listener-supported. If you want to help out, please visit our Patreon page and make a commitment! Your small monthly donation can get you access to Patron-only episodes, exclusive giveaways, our Patreon Discord chat server, pre-podcast voice chat, MHG apparel, monthly update videos from Wade, and a custom Twitter banner! Plus, it helps us create awesome giveaways and keep up the explosive action!   And remember… When in doubt, blow it up!   Analog Assault is produced by MulehornGaming.com, edited by Alex Hickman (@Circuit8), and has additional live production by Nate Johns (@NateJohns11). Music used: Analog Assault Theme by Alex Hickman - Become a patron for the ringtone! Neuro Rhythm by Aaron Spencer https://machinimasound.com/music/neurorhythm