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Dec31 Comment
Some of you may have read the short article earlier in the month on 1up, regarding Red Octane’s management discussing the creation of a subscription-based DLC model. Unfortunately there were no further details, aside from the following:
“There are a lot of issues around music licensing. Customers want it; I know I want it. We’re trying to make that happen.”
With the buzz surrounding the Rock Band Network launch and the 1000 song milestone, it has occurred to some smart people that Harmonix may have another unique opportunity to serve the community- delivering a groundbreaking new DLC sales model. As for the licensing, perhaps something can be created similar to what is in place today for internet radio. Just picture having full and complete access to the entire catalogue, being able to download and play as many songs as you like, whenever you feel like it!Would you sign up for it? How much would you be willing to spend? This would make a nice pre-order bonus, a free month with a purchase of Rock Band 3!
1 responses to “1000 Rock Band DLC, yours for a monthly fee?”
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I wrote a long comment, then my browser crashed. So, here’s a quick recap.
I buy my music from Amazon MP3, I don’t use subscriptions like Napster and Rhapsody. I tried them, and realized that I want to keep my music forever.
As for movies, I’d rather do a subscription (cable/Netflix) versus buy them. I used to buy DVD’s but realize that I watch them once or twice, and never again.
As for games, I always buy them. I learned a lonnnnnnnng time ago (in the NES days) that I like to play my games many years after they go out of style. I still play Dreamcast and GameBoy Advance games.
Combine my theory on buying games and buying music, and I’m not the target audience for subscription based DLC. Plus, I already own 400 RB songs…why would I switch now?
Shawn December 4th, 2009 at 06:56