Now, Utsumi-san said that SEGA is looking at doing the same, stating that the company finds subscription services “very interesting” and that it was “evaluating some opportunities” of its own. “We’re thinking something — and discussing something — we cannot disclose right now,” he added.

If hearing the "Sega" scream from your early Sega Genesis days still brings a smile to your face, you'll be happy to hear Sega is still in business. It has changed from being a console maker, to one focusing on different aspects of its intellectual properties.

In a recent chat with the BBC, Sega's newly appointed president Shuji Utsumi indicated that the company is exploring a Netflix-esque subscription model for its titles.

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

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