Netflix Acquires Warner Bros.: A Streaming Powerhouse Emerges Amidst Industry Turmoil and Creative Collaborations
Netflix’s $82.7B Warner Bros. Acquisition: A New Era of Streaming Entertainment
Streaming giant Netflix has agreed to acquire Warner Bros., including its renowned game studios, for nearly $83 billion. The deal aims to bolster Netflix’s content library with iconic franchises such as Batman Arkham and Mortal Kombat, while also expanding into the gaming industry. Analysts predict this move will reshape the competitive landscape of entertainment streaming services.
- 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
- ‘This Deal Looks Like an Anti-Monopoly Nightmare’ — Netflix’s $82.5 Billion Warner Bros. Buyout Risks Job Losses and Higher Subscription Prices, Senator Elizabeth Warren Warns — IGN
- Netflix Deal Designed to Unlock Warner Bros. Assets as an ‘AI Trove,’ Report States, So Get Ready For Endless Memes of Harry Potter Meeting the KPop Demon Hunters — IGN
- Netflix Will Launch Every Warner Bros. Movie Currently ‘Planned’ for Theaters as Intended, but Expects Shorter Windows Before Streaming in Future ‘To Meet the Audience Where They Are, Quicker’ — IGN
- Netflix acquires Warner Bros. in $82.7bn deal, including studios behind Mortal Kombat and Hogwarts Legacy — Eurogamer
- Netflix Announces $82.7 Billion Deal to Acquire Warner Bros., And Commits to Continued Theatrical Releases For Studio’s Films — IGN
Fallout Season 2 Cast Reveals Novac, Dinky the T-Rex, and The Ghoul in Trouble
A new Fallout Season 2 clip introduces players to Novac and a resurrected dinosaur companion named Dinky. During gameplay, The Ghoul finds himself in perilous circumstances, highlighting the dangerous world of post-apocalyptic America.
- New Fallout Season 2 Clip Reveals Novac and Dinky the T-Rex… and The Ghoul in Some Real Trouble — IGN
- Fallout co-creator Tim Cain’s rejoined Obsidian full-time to work on a mystery game, but plans to keep his YouTube chats going — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Todd Howard says that the Fallout franchise is ‘a cautionary tale’, and that ‘that world before the bombs fall’ is what makes it so special — PC Gamer
Skyblivion’s UI Lead Denies Spellcrafting Rumors: Team Says They Weren’t Consulted on Delay Video
A controversy erupts over Skyblivion’s development, as the game’s UI lead clarifies they were not consulted about a delay video suggesting spellcrafting would be included, despite community speculation.
- Don’t assume Skyblivion is getting spellcrafting, as its team say UI lead was consulted on delay video despite post suggesting otherwise — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Don’t assume Skyblivion is getting spellcrafting, says UI lead who claims they weren’t consulted on delay video — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Don’t look too closely at the best puzzle game of 2025 — Rock Paper Shotgun
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair Review
A comprehensive review of Quentin Tarantino’s epic martial arts revenge saga, exploring its iconic style, memorable characters, and genre-bending narrative.
Postal Game Development Shut Down Amid Accusations of Generative AI Use
Developer behind new Postal game shuts down studio after announcement and cancellation due to allegations of using generative AI in its development.
- Running With Scissors Reveals, Then Cancels, New Postal Game After Accusations of Generative AI Use — IGN
- Developer of New Postal Game Shuts Down Studio After Game Was Announced, Then Canceled Over Gen AI Allegations — IGN
Nvidia Brings Back 32-bit PhysX Support to RTX 50-Series Graphics Cards for Select Games
Following a surprising announcement, Nvidia has reintroduced 32-bit PhysX support in its RTX 50-series graphics cards, but only for a limited selection of games. This move aims to enhance physics performance in specific titles while maintaining compatibility with the broader GPU lineup.
“It’s totally nonsensical!” Final Fantasy 14 composer’s dream comes true, as game gets collaboration with Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello
Final Fantasy 14 composer Yoshida expresses surprise and delight at the unexpected collaboration with Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello for the game’s soundtrack.
- “It’s totally nonsensical!” Final Fantasy 14 composer’s dream comes true, as game gets collaboration with Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello — Eurogamer
- “We had to cherish the Final Fantasy worldview”: Final Fantasy 14’s Yoshi-P reluctantly agrees to removing glamour restrictions in patch 7.4 — Eurogamer
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