People need to stop calling every single game that adds content over time and has online play a “live service game.” Fucking get it together, people.

chu chu rocket didn't even have a season pass you freaks

What about GT7

Gonna write this text on a screen and record video of myself pointing at it

For me, my rule of thumb is it needs that stuff and also "Does it have seasonal battle passes/events" (Though I admit even that isn't perfect. And publishers have muddied the water over the years, which hasn't helped)

If you reply to this it's a live service post.

Noted live-service game “Doom 2”

this makes sense strictly in the context of investor meetings

A sometimes service

Stardew Valley, the live service game

There are so many devs who have long term plans for games that want to get away from the "live service" stigma, but also want to communicate to their audience they will have more content over time. As a consultant I'm constantly kicking around new terms and hoping to find something more effective