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Sega and Netflix announce partnership to develop Crazy Taxi, Sonic, and Stranger Than Heaven adaptations

GamesIndustry.biz reports Sega and Netflix have struck a multi-title deal to adapt Crazy Taxi, Sonic, and Stranger Than Heaven. The slate spans a Crazy Taxi film, a live-action Stranger Than …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 weeks ago
GTA 6 Netflix preview drove more than 100,000 sign-ups during its six-hour exclusivity window

GamesIndustry.biz reports that Rockstar’s GTA 6 preview on Netflix drove over 100,000 US sign-ups in a six-hour exclusivity window on August 27. The clip also pulled lapsed viewers back, boosted …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 weeks, 5 days ago
GTA 6 Netflix preview causes PlayStation and Xbox hardware sales to jump in the UK

GamesIndustry.biz reports that the GTA 6 Netflix preview gave UK console sales a short-term lift, with PS5 units up 33% and Xbox Series X|S up 34% last week. PS5 Pro …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 weeks, 4 days ago
GTA 6 extended look reaches 31.1m views on Netflix in four days, making it the most-viewed title last week

GamesIndustry.biz reports that GTA 6’s extended look pulled 31.1 million Netflix views in four days, making it the platform’s most-watched title last week. The 30-minute preview then hit YouTube, where …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 weeks, 6 days ago
GTA 6 will have a halo effect for the entire industry | Opinion

GamesIndustry.biz argues GTA 6 could lift more than Rockstar’s bottom line, with the game’s scale and reach likely to pull attention, investment, and cultural momentum back toward games. The extended …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month ago
Sensor Tower: Netflix US mobile viewership increased 35% during GTA 6 extended preview

GamesIndustry.biz reports Netflix US mobile viewership jumped 35% hour-over-hour during Grand Theft Auto 6’s extended preview, with app usage up 50% versus the prior 12 Thursdays. The spike also drove …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month ago
Grand Theft Auto 6 30-minute teaser debuts on Netflix

GamesIndustry.biz reports that Grand Theft Auto 6’s 30-minute teaser is now live on Netflix, giving players a first extended look at story, combat, vehicles, voice work, and the soundtrack. The …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month ago
Scabby versus Sharma, Twitch's GenAI admission, and Netflix shutters more studios - Patch Notes #65

Netflix has shut down more of its internal game studios as it keeps reshaping its gaming push, while Twitch has acknowledged using generative AI in parts of its workflow. Elsewhere, …

News Game Developer · 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Netflix shutters Night School Studio and Moonloot Games

Netflix has shut down Night School Studio and Moonloot Games while also cutting additional roles across its games teams. The move follows a broader reset around a narrower set of …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Netflix closing Oxenfree developer Night School Studio and Moonloot Games

Netflix is shutting down Night School Studio, the Oxenfree developer it acquired in 2021, alongside Moonloot Games. The move comes as the company trims additional Games roles to run the …

News Game Developer · 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Strauss Zelnick: Netflix debut is merely "one of the hors d'oeuvres" for full GTA 6 launch; pre-order numbers are "unprecedented and astonishing"

Take-Two is treating GTA 6's Netflix gameplay debut as just the first step in a much larger marketing push. Strauss Zelnick says pre-orders are already “unprecedented and astonishing,” but he’s …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Rockstar wants you to pay Netflix to watch the next GTA VI trailer before it's released to the masses

Rockstar will let Netflix subscribers watch the next GTA VI trailer six hours before it reaches YouTube. It’s a small window, but a notable shift in how a blockbuster game …

News Game Developer · 1 month, 3 weeks ago
FIFA World Cup developer Refactor Games has laid off 85 percent of its workforce

Refactor Games has cut 85% of its staff just months after launching FIFA World Cup on Netflix in June. The layoffs hit a studio that was still early in the …

News Game Developer · 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Netflix says its critically-panned FIFA World Cup video game was a 'top tier' performer

Netflix says its FIFA World Cup soccer game landed as one of its strongest cloud-game launches, despite a rough critical reception. The title went live on June 11 and was …

News Game Developer · 2 months, 1 week ago
Netflix Playground drives 600% surge in kids games engagement

Netflix Playground has tripled its daily player count since launching globally in April, driving a 600% year-over-year jump in kids-game engagement. The company is now looking beyond preschoolers and into …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months, 1 week ago
Gunzilla called out, Netflix's surprise app store surge, and indie publishers rise up - Patch Notes #47

Gunzilla faces scrutiny as Netflix's unexpected app store growth signals a shift in distribution dynamics. This surge could reshape how indie publishers approach market entry, particularly in mobile gaming. Developers …

News Game Developer · 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Netflix launches 'Playground' video game app for children

Netflix's new 'Playground' app targets children, expanding its gaming portfolio. This move could impact designers and developers focusing on family-friendly content. With availability on both major platforms, it opens new …

News Game Developer · 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Netflix launches dedicated app for kids games

Netflix is launching a dedicated app for kids' games, targeting children aged eight and under. This initiative, part of a broader strategy, emphasizes engagement over monetization, allowing developers to focus …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Xbox and Netflix 'kicking around' ideas for subscription bundles

Xbox and Netflix are exploring potential subscription bundles, which could reshape how gamers access content. This collaboration hints at a future where gaming and streaming services become more intertwined, impacting …

News Game Developer · 6 months ago
Netflix backs out of Warner Bros deal, declines to match Paramount Skydance's raised offer

Netflix has opted out of acquiring Warner Bros Discovery after Paramount Skydance raised its offer to $31 per share. This decision, influenced by financial considerations, underscores the competitive landscape in …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 7 months ago
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