While I have no problem with analysts in theory, I really hate some of the bad ideas they attempt to give publishers. Take, for example, today’s cavalcade of opinions that suggest Sony could strip down its free PlayStation Network in order to make paid subscriptions more attractive. Sony mightlikethat idea!
“I think it’s unlikely that they will require a fee, but think they will strip down the free version to multiplayer and not much else to encourage people to pay the fee,” said Michael “Dairy Lips” Pachter. His thoughts were echoed by Billy Pidgeon, who believes Sony would “best benefit” by expanding on a “freemium” model for the service.
PlayStation Network’s free service could be stripped down, says Pachter[GI.biz]
