live service UK /ˈlaɪ̯v ˌsɜːvɪs/US /ˈlaɪ̯v ˌsɝvɪs/noun 3adjective 1forms 1 noun3 •The model of continuously updating and adding content in a video game after release, especially with the monetization of some or all of such content.For single-player-driven titles, they view live service as this: here’s a piece of content every three to six months and that’s it, and maybe there’s one year of support and the game is done. — 2023 •A video game that uses said model.I know that EA mainly wants all its games to be online and to be live services because this is the current tendency. — 2017 •The elements within a game that are characteristic of said model.So no I don't want a store or cosmetic rewards or "live service" in every game I play and I don't think that fixation on loot and rewards has anything to do with being a solo player. — 2024 adjective1 •Related to or having a live service model.This year we have a new category @thegameawards : Best Ongoing Game for live service games (including games released in previous years). — 2017 formslive services
