Netflix’s Expansion Accelerated by Warner Bros. Acquisition Amid Intensifying Competition in Gaming Industry
Warner Bros. Acquisition Fuels Netflix’s Expansion Amid Rising Competition
Netflix faces growing investor concerns over price increases following Warner Bros.’ acquisition for nearly $83 billion, signaling potential industry consolidation and content expansion as the streaming giant considers further moves to bolster its library.
- Netflix Sends Subscribers Email Promising ‘Nothing Is Changing Today,’ as Concern Over Price Rises Grows Following Warner Bros. Acquisition News — IGN
- Netflix agrees to buy Warner Bros., including its game studios, for nearly $83 billion-with-a-B, but the fight may not be over yet — PC Gamer
- Netflix to buy Warner Bros for $82.7 billion, including the creators of Batman Arkham, Mortal Kombat and Mad Max — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Netflix to buy Warner Bros for $82.7 billion, including the creators of Batman Arkham and Mortal Kombat — Rock Paper Shotgun
Marvel and Fallout: New Footage and Updates
The latest Marvel footage reveals Matthew Lillard as Daredevil: Born Again, Krysten Ritter’s return to the MCU, and details about Wonder Man’s powers. Meanwhile, new free games this weekend include titles on December 6-7, and a Fallout Season 2 clip showcases Novac, Dinky the T-Rex, and The Ghoul in trouble.
- New Marvel Footage Shows Off Matthew Lillard’s Daredevil: Born Again Villain, Krysten Ritter’s Return to the MCU, and Wonder Man’s Powers — IGN
- New FREE games this weekend (December 6-7, 2025): your comprehensive roundup — GG.deals
- New Fallout Season 2 Clip Reveals Novac and Dinky the T-Rex… and The Ghoul in Some Real Trouble — IGN
IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 7 Review
IGN provides a detailed review of the seventh episode of It: Welcome to Derry, discussing key plot developments and character arcs in this installment of Stephen King’s adaptation.
Wreckreation Developer Faced with Layoffs as Publisher THQ Nordic Drops Support
The developer of Wreckreation is forced to lay off staff due to lack of enthusiasm and financial backing from publisher THQ Nordic, which has abandoned the project.
- Wreckreation dev “forced” to put staff at risk of redundancy because publisher Embracer offers no “enthusiasm or financial support” — Eurogamer
- Wreckreation developer puts its entire staff on notice as publisher THQ Nordic abandons it: ‘We simply cannot sustain the studio in its current form’ — PC Gamer
Star Wars Announces Major Game Release: ‘The Old Republic’ Leaked
A major Star Wars game is rumored to be in the works, with a leaked title ending in ‘The Old Republic’, hinting at a new installment or re-release.
- There’s a “big” Star Wars game announcement on the way, and the title “ends with The Old Republic”, teases leaker — Eurogamer
- Star Wars Returns to Theaters in February of 2027 in Its Original 1977 Theatrical Release Form — IGN
World War 1 Survival Horror Conscript Receives Major Update with Hardcore Mode, Redesigned Levels and New Gear
PC Gamer reports that the World War 1 survival horror game Conscript has received a significant update featuring a hardcore mode, redesigned levels, new items and gear, enhancing gameplay for players.
Santa Ragione and Saturnalia: Behind the Scenes with Pietro Righi Riva
An interview with Santa Ragione co-founder and Saturnalia director Pietro Righi Riva explores his journey, insights into game development, and the inspiration behind their indie titles.
- What’s on your bookshelf: Santa Ragione co-founder and Saturnalia director Pietro Righi Riva — Rock Paper Shotgun
- What we’ve been playing – “It’s genuinely the most rage-inducing game I’ve ever encountered” — Eurogamer
Marvel Cosmic Invasion: Cartoons and Comics Surpass Blockbuster Movies
Eurogamer argues that Marvel’s Cosmic Invasion series, featuring animated adaptations and comic book storytelling, offers a more compelling experience than the blockbuster Avengers: Endgame theatrical re-release planned for 2026.
- Marvel Cosmic Invasion has me convinced: cartoons and comics trumps the blockbuster movie style any day — Eurogamer
- Marvel Preps for Doomsday With Avengers: Endgame Theatrical Re-Release in 2026 — IGN
Felicia Day Excludes from Fallout Season 2 Despite New Vegas Character Highlight
Actor Felicia Day expresses enthusiasm over her role as the New Vegas character in Fallout but confirms she won’t reprise it for Season 2, highlighting the unique nature of the part.
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