Sony's PlayStation Now service makes a lot of sense. While there was some initial confusion in regards to the pricing structure, the streaming service basically acts like a digital Gamefly. Just pay for how long you want to play the game, start the download and go. With more and more Internet connections capable of streaming games, the service could become the easiest way to try out games before picking them up, or just playing a classic from an older generation.
There's still plenty of room for expansion, however: while the featured library was a good start, it's still missing some of Sony's best games from a number of different consoles...until now, that is. Sony had promised that the PlayStation Now library would continue to grow, and the company's made good on its promise - Uncharted 2, God of War 2 and others have all been added to the library.
Additions like Uncharted 2 and God of War 2 are no-brainers; the games were among the best of their respective consoles, and both are considered classics of action-adventure. They're also widely considered to be the best entries in their respective series thus far, making them an even more obvious addition.
Sony has also added some more obscure titles, including Red Faction: Armageddon, Arcana Heart 3 and Galaga Legions DX. The titles add some much-needed variety, though few would say any of the titles are classics. Red Faction: Armageddon is a forgettable third-person shooter, Galaga Legions DX is based on the arcade game of the '80s and Arcana Heart 3 is a 2D fighter with a cast composed entirely of well-endowed young women.
Are there still holes in the PlayStation Now library? Definitely (why is the worst Dead Space title the only one available?), but Sony knows exactly what gamers want to play, and Uncharted 2 and God of War 2 are proof of that. It may still take some time, but the PlayStation Now library is already expanding.
Someday, it could be the go-to source for everything PlayStation. For now, let's just be happy that we can rip minotaurs to pieces on-demand.
