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Netflix confirms it will add games to existing subscription model at no added cost, will initially focus on mobile titles

Netflix has further detailed its upcoming entry into the games industry, confirming previous reports of adding gaming-related operations into the company’s current subscription model.  In its Q2 shareholders letter that was sent out earlier today, Netflix specifically noted that it is approaching games as a “new content category,” similarly to that of its previous expansion into original films, animation, and other programming.  At the moment, Netflix is planning to include games as part of its current subscription service at no extra cost to users, treating these titles as new films

REPLACED Aims to Deliver a Cinematic But Thought-Provoking Cyberpunk Experience

It is, perhaps, indicative of Microsoft’s still-limited selection of upcoming Xbox and PC first-party titles that, for many, the most notable takeaway from its E3 2021 showcase was a side-scrolling platformer from a small Belorussian indie developer called Sad Cat Studios. But then again, REPLACED is incredibly good-looking. It catches the eye with the same stylish 2.5D aesthetic that had folks excited about The Last Night back in 2017, and its cleverly directed trailer exudes a similarly engrossing cyberpunk ambiance — one that has seen me rewatch it time and

The 6 best PSVR bundles in 2021

With the shift into next-generation technology, VR gaming is about to get better than ever as these more powerful consoles serve to run these headsets. The PSVR is the premiere console-based VR gaming experience. Launched for the PS4, this device gives many players an entry point into the technology without requiring a powerful PC to facilitate it. With the launch of the PS5 late last year, Sony has shared its plans to bring a new PSVR to market in the future, boasting a higher quality build and support for next-gen

Ratchet And Clank: Rift Apart Was Jim Ryan’s Favorite Game Of The Last Year

We’re barreling towards one year now since the launch of new consoles, but despite that only a few true, blue next gen exclusives have come on the market. With a combination of stock issues between both Microsoft and Sony, and increased development time and costs, the focus is still very much on cross generational development. One of the few next gen-only experiences has been Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, a game that was a technical showcase for the PS5, and one that looks to be doing exceptionally well in the

NYC Harry Potter Store to Get Two New Location-Based Virtual Reality Experiences

Good news for all the Potterheads! Now you get to fly on a Nimbus 2000 and explore Hogwarts at the Harry Potter flagship store. Warner Bros., the house that brought us the amazing Harry Potter movies, has launched the first-ever Harry Potter flagship store in New York City last month. The store offers fans of the popular novel and movie franchise an incredible opportunity to enjoy an immersive social VR experience at the location. Now, besides shopping for official merchandise from the Harry Potter brand, fans can immerse themselves in

Warner Bros. reportedly looking into selling NetherRealm Studios, TT Games, and other studios

The Warner Bros. gaming division may reportedly still sell off some portions of its gaming division despite the recent Warner Bros. Discover merger, according to Jez Corden, a Senior Editor for Windows Central who focuses mostly on gaming-related content. Corden has reportedly seen documents that mention WB is considering selling off both NetherRealm Studios and TT Games, studios best known for developing Mortal Kombat and multiple Lego titles, respectively.  On his podcast, The Xbox Two, Corden revealed that he saw internal documents that mentioned NetherRealm and TT among the studios

Take A Look At Resident Evil Made Within Unreal Engine 4

[embedded content] The Resident Evil franchise has been around for ages and it continues to grow each year. There’s a massive collection of video games available both mainline along with spin-off titles. We even have cinematic content as well such as the line of blockbuster movies to the more recently launched Netflix series, Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness. While Capcom has gone back to provide some remakes for those early mainline installments of the franchise, a fan has decided to offer a look at what Resident Evil could look like with