Sega is considering launching a Netflix-like subscription service, which, if successful, could be a game changer in the long run.

It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more."

SEGA's president Shuji Utsumi said they were "discussing something" when it comes to starting a streaming service, though there's nothing to share now

Sega is toying with the idea of using its own massive franchises - like Persona and Sonic The Hedgehog - to fuel a video game subscription service. Netflix-style subscriptions have sprouted out from almost every corner of the industry ever since Microsoft went all in on its Xbox Game Pass strategy in 2018 - now PlayStation Plus,

Gamers may soon be faced with another monthly expense as Sega reportedly considers their own subscription service

Given its history, it makes sense for Sega to investigate a subscription model. It is one of the industry's veterans and has been making games since the '70s. With such a deep back catalogue to call upon, this kind of service would be instantly appealing to gamers of all ages.