➀ DON’T NOD, after struggling to find its new identity since leaving the Life is Strange franchise, has announced a deal with Netflix to develop a new narrative video game based on a major IP. ➁ The studio revealed their H1 2025 financial results, noting that sales of their latest title 'Lost Records: Bloom & Rage' were below expectations. ➂ The details of the new game are yet to be disclosed, including its platform and whether it will be a Netflix exclusive.
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➀ Ubisoft has confirmed the second season of the animated series Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, following the success of the first season; ➁ The second season is currently in pre-production with an unknown release date; ➂ The show's success will be determined by whether it gets a third season.
➀ Netflix has confirmed that their upcoming Bioshock adaptation will be based on the original Bioshock 1 game; ➁ Producer Roy Lee revealed some early details about the project; ➂ The film's release is still pending, with ongoing script work.
➀ The Lara Croft series has been relatively quiet since the release of Shadow of the Tomb Raider in 2018, with the animated Netflix show Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft being the primary release in recent years. ➁ The series was confirmed for a second season last year and will conclude with the end of Season 2 in December. ➂ The first season received solid critic reviews but a less favorable user score. The second season follows Lara Croft as she retrieves stolen African Orisha masks and delves into the secrets of Orisha history.
➀ Netflix has confirmed the development of a live-action Assassin's Creed series; ➁ The series has been in development for five years; ➂ Roberto Patino and David Wiener are the creators and showrunners; ➃ The series focuses on human connection and the loss of such connections across cultures and time.
➀ Netflix is discontinuing support for certain Fire TV devices, including models from 2014 and 2016, due to outdated technology.
➁ Amazon is offering discounts on its Fire TV Stick lineup to encourage users to upgrade.
➂ The newer Fire TV Stick models offer 4K streaming, Dolby Vision, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.
➀ The film adaptation of the popular indie fighter/brawler SIFU, initially announced to be headed by the creator of the John Wick franchise, is now being produced by Netflix. ➁ Derek Kolstad, the original writer, has been replaced by T.S. Nowlin. ➂ The John Wick team, including director Chad Stahelski, remains involved in the project.
➀ Netflix is raising its prices in the US, Canada, Portugal, and Argentina.
➁ The ad-supported tier will increase to $7.99, while the standard ad-free tier will go up to $17.99.
➂ This price increase is part of Netflix's strategy to reinvest in programming and deliver more value to its members.
➀ Netflix has had its best year since 2020 with a strong slate of original programming and a popular new ad-supported tier; ➁ The company added 22.4 million subscribers in the first nine months of the year, exceeding last year's result; ➂ Revenue grew 15 percent year-over-year in the third quarter, driven by membership growth.
1. Netflix's recent earnings exceeded expectations; 2. The company is investing for growth, requiring investor patience for profitability improvements; 3. Despite competition, Netflix's stable subscriber base and diverse content are projected to drive strong future growth.
1. Netflix is considering removing its cheapest ad-free plan, the 'Basic Subscription'; 2. The company is expanding ad-supported plans in some countries and may apply this change globally; 3. Netflix has already begun the process of phasing out the Basic Subscription in certain markets.
1. Netflix has started phasing out its cheapest ad-free plan, Netflix Basic, in the US and Canada. 2. Subscribers are being forced to choose a new plan ahead of their renewal date. 3. The cheapest option now is the 'Standard with ads' plan, which costs $6.99 USD per month in the US and $9.99 CAD in Canada.