Tag: Gaming
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Netflix is a Streaming Juggernaut. Can it Take on Gaming Too?
Netflix is putting more resources into establishing itself in the video game industry, according to The Wall Street Journal. The streaming giant is working on expanding its offerings to include bigger games that can be streamed from TV and PC. Netflix subscribers will soon be able to play games based on the Korean thriller Squid…
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Netflix Stories Is a New Way for Fans To Immerse Themselves in Their Favorite Shows
Streaming giant Netflix announced Netflix Stories, a collection of interactive narrative games, on Tuesday. Netflix confirmed that the new app will join the streaming service’s catalog of games available for Netflix subscribers, free of ads and in-app purchases. The new app launches with Netflix Stories: Love is Blind on Sept. 19 — a few days…
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Amazon’s Luna Cloud Gaming Service is Now Available to All U.S. Customers
Amazon announced today that its Luna gaming service is now available for customers in the mainland U.S. and that it has expanded its library to include more games and new features. New games include a Prime Gaming Channel that gives Amazon Prime customers a rotating collection of free games. Luna also added a Retro channel…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: YouTube TV vs. NBCU, Netflix Buys Game Studio, and More
This week saw YouTube TV and NBCUniversal engaged in some lively talks as their carriage agreement neared its end. We also learned of other carriage disputes coming to a head as the month of September came to a close. Elsewhere, we learned of new content options for The Roku Channel and Frndly TV and Netflix…
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PlayStation 5’s Disney+ App Finally Lists Titles with 4K HDR, But Playback Still Limited to 1080p
Recent updates to the PlayStation 5 version of the Disney+ app finally features badging for titles that indicate support for 4K resolution. However, the app still appears to limit playback to 1080p. It’s a confounding limitation we’ve been tracking ever since the Sony PlayStation 5 launched nearly a year ago. Up until recently, titles on…
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Netflix Picks Up its First Game Studio: ‘Oxenfree’ Developer Night School Studio
In another clear sign Netflix is serious about exploring gaming, the company has acquired its first developer. The streaming service has picked up Night School Studio, the team behind the 2016 supernatural mystery game Oxenfree, for an undisclosed amount. In a blog post announcing the move, Netflix mentioned its gaming efforts are still at an…
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Netflix Introduces Mobile Gaming in Poland
Netflix is beginning its dive into gaming with a test for users in Poland. Android users in Poland are able to try out two games, starting today. The official Netflix Poland Twitter account offered a look at the new feature this morning, in a tweet that says “Let’s talk about Netflix games. Starting today, users…
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Video: Gaming on Android TV and Google Streaming Devices with Stadia
In case you missed it, our most recent deep dive video explores the world of Stadia, Google’s take on game streaming services. With a recent update that open up the service to several Android TV and Google TV devices, we decided to put it to the test. Can a device meant to stream shows and…
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(Update: Netflix Responds) New Rumors Suggest Netflix Could Be Eyeing Expansion into Gaming
(Update: We reached out to Netflix for a comment on these rumors and have added their response below.) Over the years, we’ve seen various game streaming services described as wanting to be the “Netflix of gaming” — with companies like Microsoft, Sony, Google, and Apple among consideration for the title. However, a new report from…
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Pluto TV Adds 4 New Channels to Its Lineup
Pluto TV is once again adding to its lineup of entertainment channels. This time, the four new additions are in the Gaming category. Here are the four channels now available on Pluto TV: Gameplay Roblox (Channel 816): The most amazing gamers creating experiences and playing through the Roblox universe! Gameplay Fortnite (Channel 817): We bring…