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It\u2019s time for another <\/a>. Up to bat, it\u2019s Max, which was formerly called HBO Max<\/a>, HBO Go, HBO and who knows what else. It\u2019s the one with Sopranos<\/em> and Game of Thrones<\/em>.<\/p>\n The streamer is raising prices across the board, effective today, something we <\/a>. Here\u2019s how that will impact your bank account, should you want to nab a subscription just in time for season two of <\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n The standard ad-free plan has shot up to $17 per month, with a yearly price of $170. This is an increase of $1 per month or $20 per year. The ultimate ad-free plan is now $21 per month or $210 per year. This is an increase of $1 per month or $10 each year. The ultimate plan adds 4K UHD streaming and the ability to stream on four devices at once.<\/p>\n There\u2019s some good news for those who like really loud ads interrupting prestige TV and sad little Discovery reality shows. The Max With Ads plan will <\/a> or $100 per year.<\/p>\n Current monthly subscribers will see a price increase on their next billing cycle, so sometime this month. Yearly subscribers remain locked into the lower price until renewal. This is the first price increase since the streamer <\/a>.<\/p>\n Max isn\u2019t exactly riddled with new content lately. It\u2019s actually been on <\/a>. House of the Dragon<\/em> premieres this month, but that\u2019s about it. We should get the Penguin <\/em>series in the next few months, <\/em><\/a> and The Last of Us<\/em> season two\u2026 whenever it\u2019s ready. Let them cook.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n