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Netflix launching Love is Blind game

Netflix has announced it will launch the Netflix Stories: Love Is Blind game on September 19th, ahead of Season 5 of the popular unscripted series debuting on the service on September 22nd. In the game, users will be able to (virtually) step into the pods as the newest singles on the series and embark on […]

August 23, 2023By Nik Roseveare

Netflix tests gaming service on more devices

Netflix has revealed its intention to make its gaming service available across all devices that subscribers use to stream content. In a blog post, Mike Verdu, VP of Games at Netflix, said: “We’ve been focused on creating a great gaming experience for our members since 2021 when we added mobile games to Netflix. Our goal […]

August 15, 2023By Nik Roseveare

Stumble Guys partners with MrBeast

Two massive and dedicated global communities are set for an epic collaboration as Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast – the world’s most-subscribed creator – is teaming up with Stumble Guys, the global phenomenon battle royale party game. MrBeast and Stumble Guys will collaborate in a first-of-its-kind partnership for both parties to bring multiple new in-game […]

July 13, 2023

Sandbox partners with The Smurfs on kids App

Sandbox Group, the London-based group operating a network of learning businesses, is partnering with IMPS the official licensors – together with LAFIG Belgium – of The Smurfs. The partnership will see the development of a new educational app featuring The Smurfs aimed at children ages 3-7. The deal was brokered by bRAND-WARD, the licensing agency […]

July 11, 2023

Mediapro services for European Games

Mediapro, in collaboration with Festival Group, was the host broadcaster for the European Games, which took place in Kraków (Poland), ending July 2. The games encompass 29 disciplines held in 26 venues. In order to deliver these comprehensive services, the group deployed a team of more than 500 broadcast professionals in Kraków, where it produced […]

July 7, 2023

Edgio, Vermantia partner

Edgio, the content delivery network service, has announced a partnership with Vermantia, a provider of omni-channel content solutions for gaming, and betting operators worldwide. The collaboration will support Vermantia’s custom-built, end-to-end streaming solutions for live racing, sports events, virtual sports and number games. As part of the partnership, Vermantia will utilise Edgio’s Uplynk solution in […]

July 6, 2023

Meta launches VR subscription service

Meta has launched Meta Quest+, a virtual-reality (VR) subscription gaming service. For $7.99 (€7.31) per month, or $59.99 annually, users will gain access to two hand-picked VR titles every month. Users who sign up now through July 31st will get the first month for $1. “With a combination of VR’s biggest hits, hidden gems, and […]

June 27, 2023By Nik Roseveare

Playcent Games releases Solitaire, updates Crazino

Playcent Games, a developer in the CTV gaming industry, dives deeper into the industry with the release of Solitaire and an update on Crazino. Both titles are already available for playing on Amazon Fire TV. Crazino, a social casino game with dozens of slots to try out, has just received a big upgrade on Amazon […]

June 19, 2023

Research: Most games’ IP adaptations are animation

Research from Omdia reveals the majority of movies and series adaptations originating from games IP are animation. Japan has maximised opportunities from cross-media IP for decades, with Pokémon being the highest-profile global success. Some three quarters (72 per cent) of video-game adaptations since 1982 were from animation, with 65 per cent of these adaptations coming […]

June 8, 2023

Survey: Half women gamers have suffered online abuse

Research reveals that 49 per cent of women gamers in Britain have experienced a level of abuse or harassment when playing or streaming online, rising to 75 per cent amongst those aged 18-24. The findings delve into the differing experiences faced by both men and women gamers when playing video games on the internet, with […]

May 25, 2023