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Will Apple allow subscription-based gaming on the App Store?
Big Fish Games claimed it would be the first to offer a monthly subscription model for games on the iPad, and that Apple was on board. Then, Apple removed the app without warning. Will Apple allow game publishers to enjoy the same business model as the magazine companies?
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November 23, 2011
Apple removes Big Fish Games subscription app, offers no explanation
Big Fish Games' streaming subscription app was removed from the Apple App Store, suggesting that other subscription games may not get approved.
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November 22, 2011
iOS gets $6.99 streaming buffet of Big Fish Games, App Store subscription model a go for playthings
Bloomberg is reporting that Big Fish Games will be the first to offer a $6.99 monthly subscription model for a number of its titles on the Apple iPad.