[Tonytwoton22]

Whats the difference between the two and why did they feel the need to make an entire new streaming service when they already had one?

[Newguy5000]

They now have other services included. Cartoon Network, Adult swim, DC comics, looney toons, etc

[oioihoig86]

Also more money for them, essentially another way for you to pay them.

[AldanBlack]

They are just trying to make more money from gullible people who will most likely pay for said content.

[Michael Mountain]

I think the real reason is HBO hit the gym and is now a much larger and muscular version of its former self

[xifoji9502]

I think they're trying to transition to a stand alone platform like Netflix.

hbo go was tied to an active HBO tv subscription.

[Hellofello10]

There is more content now

[ShadNuke]

It's all about squeezing every penny out of the consumer.