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Business Wire
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Nintendo Download: Flying Sparks and Superstars!
REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This week's Nintendo Download includes the following content: Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics: Super Mario Strikers – It's an all-out soccer brawl! Hit the pitch with Mario and friends as they clash in this extreme soccer game originally released for the Nintendo GameCube system in 2005. With simple controls, you can jump right into matches that unfold with white-hot speed and hone your techniques. Use familiar items like shells and mushrooms to give yourself a boost, but the real key to winning is the Super Strike: a powerful shot that can net you two points at once! The Super Mario Strikers game is available today for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members 1 on the Nintendo Switch 2 system. Digital Spotlight: Let the Sparks Fly! – It's almost Independence Day, and Nintendo has a variety of games to help you ignite the holiday fun this weekend! Hop onto Animal Crossing: New Horizons to watch the Fireworks Show with your fellow islanders. Or, unleash your creativity in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and launch a rocket of your own design into the skies of Hyrule. If you just want to partake in some pure explosive fun, hop onto Fortnite and jump straight into the action with Blitz Royale! From cozy island nights to sky-high adventures, add a little extra sparkle to your weekend with Nintendo. Pre-orders: WWE 2K25 – Rule beyond the ring anytime, anywhere! WWE 2K25 brings you an unparalleled lineup of Superstars, Legends and Hall of Famers spanning generations. Take control of your Superstar from the women's or men's divisions in a singular multi-gender MyRISE storyline where Bayley, Kevin Owens and other Superstars infiltrate NXT to take control of the entire WWE universe. The game features new brawl environments, unlockable arenas, characters and more — plus new ally storylines involving Jey Uso, Bianca Belair and other WWE Superstars! WWE 2K25 launches July 23 for Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-order WWE 2K25 Standard Edition today and receive Wyatt Sicks Pack through July 22. WWE 2K25 Deadman Edition and WWE 2K25 The Bloodline Edition are also available for pre-order today on Nintendo eShop. Monument Valley 3 – Set sail for adventure in this brand-new story in the award-winning Monument Valley series. Monument Valley 3 takes you beyond the monuments and into the open sea. Play as Noor and navigate gorgeous, changing environments, solve mind-bending puzzles, and uncover the secrets of the Sacred Light. With her village threatened by rising tides, Noor must chart her own course and discover her strength in this stunning, emotional adventure. Monument Valley 3 launches July 22 on Nintendo Switch. Pre-order is available now in Nintendo eShop. Nintendo Music: Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2: Summer Sale – Dial up the fun with a wave of deals on select games from now until July 9 at 11:59 p.m. PT! Shop now on or your Nintendo Switch system to purchase and download games so you can start playing them right away. For more information and to view the full list of games, visit Also new this week on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch: For news and updates on all things Nintendo, you can also check out the free Nintendo Today! smart-device app. Whether it's news about games, info about your favorite characters, or videos and comic strips — you'll get personalized fun every day. 1 Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. 2 Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required. Not available in all countries. Internet and compatible smart-device required to use app. Data charges may apply. Terms apply. MORE ABOUT… NINTENDO SWITCH ONLINE Nintendo Switch Online is a paid membership service that allows members to team up or face off online in compatible Nintendo Switch games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Splatoon 3, and Nintendo Switch 2 games like Mario Kart World. Members also enjoy a curated library of classic NES, Super NES and Game Boy games, including Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Metroid and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, among many others. Nintendo Switch 2 players can use the GameChat feature to connect with friends through voice, video or screen sharing (terms and requirements apply, visit Those without a Nintendo Switch Online membership can still join the fun during the Open-Access Period, ending March 31, 2026. Additionally, members can access the Nintendo Music smart-device app to stream or download Nintendo soundtracks, create playlists, browse music by different categories and more. To find out more about the benefits that come with Nintendo Switch Online, to view membership options and to learn about a free seven-day trial for new users, visit NINTENDO SWITCH ONLINE + EXPANSION PACK With a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, players get access to even more benefits, including a library of Nintendo 64 games with added online play for up to four players (additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode; sold separately), a library of select Game Boy Advance games, retro SEGA Genesis games, Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise DLC, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC and Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion DLC (full version of game required to use DLC for that game; sold separately). Nintendo Switch 2 players can also access a library of classic Nintendo GameCube games, enhanced features for compatible Nintendo 64 games and upgrade packs for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (full version of games required to use content for that game; sold separately). NINTENDO eSHOP Nintendo eShop is a digital store that features a wide variety of content, including new and classic games, applications and demos. Users can add money to their account balances by using a credit card or purchasing a Nintendo eShop Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card. All funds from one card must be loaded in Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch family of systems or Nintendo Switch 2. Customers in the U.S. and Canada ages 18 and older can also link a PayPal account to their Nintendo Account to purchase digital games and content for the Nintendo Switch family of systems or Nintendo Switch 2 both on-device and from the Nintendo website. PARENTAL CONTROLS AND MORE Remember that Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 both feature parental controls that let adults manage the content and features their children can access, including GameChat. Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 players who register a Nintendo Account gain access to free-to-start games and free game demos from Nintendo eShop, and also get the latest news and information direct from Nintendo. For more information about parental controls and other features, visit or Note to editors: Nintendo press materials are available at a password-protected site. To obtain a login, please register on the site.
The Irish Sun
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
List of 20 Netflix titles vanishing from app forever in days as millions of subscribers told to try them before they go
NETFLIX is pulling the plug on over 20 games - including fan favourites like Hades, Carmen Sandiego and the Monument Valley series. Subscribers have been given a 'Last day to play' notice before the titles vanish from the platform in the coming weeks. 2 Netflix Games is removing over 20 games Credit: Getty Netflix Games has had a rocky nine months, with executive changes, cancelled projects and soon, the removal of games from both its mobile and TV libraries. It was recently announced that 22 games - nearly 20 percent of Netflix's mobile game library - will be axed on July 15. July 14 is subscribers' 'Last day to play'. Hades, Monument Valley (all three titles), Carmen Sandiego, Ludo King and Rainbow Six: SMOL are among the most popular Netflix games set to be cancelled. Read more tech news A full list is available below. Some of these games are still fairly new - Carmen Sandiego, for example, only joined the platform in January. Monument Valley 3 launched as a major Netflix exclusive, but is now set to move to other platforms. Several planned game releases - including Crashlands 2, Tales of the Shire and Don't Starve Together - have also been scrapped. Most read in Tech The company first started adding video games to its catalogue of streaming TV shows and films in 2021. Co-CEO Gregory Peters said in April that Netflix Games had made "decent progress" but remained on a "multiyear iterative journey". Netflix reveal huge list of movies and TV shows being axed next month – with some children's favourites in the mix It comes as the streaming giant has confirmed plans to launch Clash of Clans and Clash Royale have dominated app stores for years - with over 65 million and 18 million monthly players respectively. They will soon be transformed into a television show. The series is in "early pre-production", but no release date has been given. Supercell, the Finnish company behind the games , is directly involved in the production of the series. But Clash is not the first animated series to land on Netflix. The platform already hosts Arcane, based on Riot Games' smash hit League of Legends. Other popular Netflix animations include Devil May Cry, Blue Eye Samurai, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous and Sonic Prime. Netflix is axing over 20 games in July 2025 These games are set to leave: Battleship Braid, Anniversary Edition Carmen Sandiego CoComelon: Play with JJ Death's Door Diner Out: Merge Cafe Dumb Ways to Die Ghost Detective Hades Katana Zoo Lego Legacy: Heroes Unboxed Ludo King Monument Valley Monument Valley 2 Monument Valley 3 Rainbow Six: SMOL Raji: An Ancient Epic SpongeBob: Bubble Pop F.U.N TED Tumblewords The Case of the Golden Idol The Rise of the Golden Idol Vineyard Valley 2 Netflix Games has made 'decent progress', said co-CEO Gregory Peters in April Credit: Getty
Engadget
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
Monument Valley 3 breaks free from Netflix on July 22
Monument Valley 3 is finally coming to more platforms, after being a Netflix exclusive since December. The game will be released on July 22 for PC, Switch, PS4, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Remember, Switch games are playable on Switch 2, so it should also technically be available on Nintendo's new console. Monument Valley 3 is considered a solid entry in the franchise, with plenty of fresh puzzles that play with perspective. You navigate a character through bizarre mazes and strangely-designed levels. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. These games are partially inspired by artists like M.C. Escher, as the pathways don't necessarily follow the laws of physics. It's a whole lot of fun, and sort of plays like a more psychedelic version of the Switch exclusive Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker . The third entry in the franchise brings in a new gameplay mechanic in the form of a sailboat that freely moves between sections. The vibes are top-tier, with gorgeous art and a great ambient soundtrack. We don't have a price yet, as Monument Valley 3 was free with a Netflix subscription, but Monument Valley 2 ranged from $5 to $8 depending on the platform. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. This news comes from today's Wholesome Direct livestream, which happens during Summer Game Fest. The announcements are coming in fast and hot from SGF, so stay on top of things right here.
Business Mayor
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Mayor
IGDA adds three new board members
International Game Developers Association (IGDA) welcomes three new directors to its board: Tiziano Giardini, Jennifer Estaris, and Pedro Zambon. They replace several directors who are cycling off the board. Tiziano Giardini is a games ecosystem strategist and builder committed to empowering developers and growing the global games sector. Giardini cofounded IGDA Italy with a group of enthusiastic volunteers in Turin, building it into a thriving, nationwide chapter with regular monthly events and nationwide partnerships. At 34BigThings, one of Italy's leading game studios, he works between production and business development, as well as leading Quickload, the studio accelerator for early-stage teams. Outside the studio, he has been involved in a number of ventures in gaming, innovation, and entrepreneurship. As a member of the IGDA Incubator & Accelerator Special Interest Group, he is an active facilitator of knowledge exchange between global and local initiatives. On the IGDA board, he brings a systems-level perspective, with an emphasis on creating more robust connections, infrastructures, and opportunities for developers globally. Pedro Zambon is joining the IGDA board. Jennifer Estaris was the game director on Monument Valley 3 , Monument Valley 2's The Lost Forest, and Subway Surfers. Estaris is a passionate advocate for climate-conscious game development. With a rich background in narrative and design, Jennifer brings a unique intersection of creativity and purpose to the IGDA board. She volunteers with the IGDA Climate Special Interest Group (SIG) and with Playing for the Planet where she serves on the Advisory Council and Co-Chairs the Storytelling Committee. Jennifer enjoys helping the global game developer community better understand and address the industry's environmental and societal impact. Jennifer Estaris is joining the IGDA board. Pedro Zambon is a researcher, industry consultant, and advocate for the sustainable growth of game development ecosystems across Latin America and the Global South. Zambon is the cofounder and vice chair of the IGDA Incubation & Acceleration Special Interest Group, and founder of an initiative focused on policy design, incubation strategies, and empowering local game communities. Read More Wordle Today (#714): Wordle answer and hints for June 3 As a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow at Utrecht University's Collaborative Technologies Lab, Pedro leads research on collaborative practices and talent coordination in game development, including the creation of TeamMeUp, a platform designed to enhance team formation and networking among game creators. Now joining the IGDA Board of Directors, Pedro brings deep expertise in emerging markets, public funding strategies, research-driven decision-making, and international collaboration. Tiziano Giardini is joining the IGDA board. 'We're thrilled to welcome Tiziano, Jennifer, and Pedro to the IGDA Board,' said Jakin Vela, Executive Director of the IGDA. 'Each of them brings an inspiring commitment to equity, innovation, and global collaboration. Their combined expertise will help us build a stronger, more inclusive future for game developers worldwide.' The IGDA will be saying farewell to Margaret Krohn, Natasha Skult, Rami Ismail, and Guy Blomberg, all of whom concluded their terms and significantly contributed to IGDA's efforts in expanding its global support initiatives, mentorship experiences, and event presence.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Netflix Gaming Is As Confusing As Ever
In 2021, Netflix made the unusual move of purchasing Oxenfree maker Night School Studio. 'We're inspired by their bold mission to set a new bar for storytelling in games,' then-VP of game development Mike Verdu wrote at the time. Nearly four years later, Verdu is no longer head of development and Oxenfree, a bespoke, original supernatural coming-of-age indie adventure, feels like precisely the type of game Netflix is no longer interested in making. The streaming platform best known for mega-hits like Squid Game and Stranger Things made a splash in the gaming world with high-profile but niche publishing plays for things like 2023's Oxenfree II: Lost Signals and 2024's Monument Valley 3. These were the types of games that had drawn buzz on console storefronts a decade prior and helped make the early App Store on iPhone synonymous with artful game design. But the most notable result of the dozens of targeted deals and small studio acquisitions was a widely cited figure in 2023 stating that reportedly less than 1 percent of Netflix subscribers were actually playing the 'free' games included with their paid subscriptions. For many subscribers, the carefully tucked away games seemed to be out of sight, out of mind. Or maybe they were simply a poor fit for an audience who had already signaled they were there to watch Bridgerton and not solve adventure game puzzles. Former PlayStation exec Shawn Layden once compared the strategy to sticking coffee machines in cars. Instead of games like Oxenfree finding a place to shine on the service, Netflix's most downloaded games have been the GTA Trilogy and Squid Game: Unleashed, a kind of gory reskin of Fall Guys. These were not the shiny indie objects that helped launch Netflix Games, but they appear to be its future. 'Going forward, we're focusing on offering best-in-class titles in a few key genres including immersive, narrative games based on our IP, socially engaging party games, games for kids and mainstream established titles (like Grand Theft Auto),' the company wrote in its letter to shareholders last month. Co-CEO Gregory K. Peters elaborated in a fourth-quarter earnings call: We've got fan favorites based on Netflix IP, things like Too Hot to Handle, Emily in Paris, Selling Sunset, and to our latest big release, Squid Game: Unleashed, which we really think validates our Netflix game formula, which is enabling this virtuous cycle between linear content and simultaneous game offerings. And we are just scratching the surface today in terms of what we can ultimately do in that space. But we already see how this approach not only extends the audience's engagement with the universe and a story but also creates a synergy that reinforces both mediums, the interactive and the noninteractive side. So based on all of those learnings and under the leadership of (sic) we continue to refine our strategy. And we're going to be focusing on more narrative games based on Netflix IP. These are consistent fan favorites and we've got a lot in the library to work with there. This apparent retreat into licensed slop dovetails with Netflix's recent pivot away from a number of previously announced deals for adding an assortment of acclaimed indie games to its subscription library. Klei Entertainment's Lab Rat, Don't Starve Together, and Rotwood are no longer coming to the service, What's On Netflix reported last week. The excellent Thirsty Suitors isn't getting added either, and Crashlands 2 and Placid Plastic Duck were recently ditched as well. These moves come alongside Netflix's head of second- and third-party game development, Leanne Loombe, departing the company to help lead the recently rebooted Annapurna Interactive. She was the one in charge of getting Hades ported to mobile last year. By themselves, these changes might just indicate slight tweaks to an evolving strategy, but in the context of recent layoffs and departures they give the impression of another tech giant that fumbled its way into games, got impatient with the slow-burn process of figuring it out, and then impatiently pivoted toward the lowest hanging fruit. Why woo indie darlings to your service when you can adapt the latest Netflix hit into a quick genre flip instead? Nowhere does this retreat seem more evident than in the quiet shutdown of 'Team Blue' last fall. After spending the last few years poaching industry veterans from Overwatch, Halo, and God of War to work on a big-budget console game, Game File reported in October that Netflix had disbanded the team. It recalled Google's squandered attempt at in-house blockbuster development during the Stadia years, and Meta's recent closure of The Order 1886 studio Ready at Dawn just four years after acquiring it for its ambitious VR plans. At the beginning of 2024, just a few years into its own gaming initiative, Netflix was already focused on how to make its gaming more profitable, including higher prices, adding microtransactions, and exploring in-game ads, The Wall Street Journal reported. By June, Verdu was being moved out of the top Netflix Gaming position to focus on 'the cutting edge of game innovation' instead. His official title is now VP of generative AI. Former Epic Games exec Alain Tascan took over as president of Netflix Games the following month. Putting the head of Fortnite in charge could signal that Netflix hasn't abandoned its bigger gaming ambitions, just recalibrated them. Or maybe its future is similarly an infinitely monetizable metaverse, this one of Netflix IP crossovers instead of pop stars and Marvel characters. While Netflix's gaming footprint feels as shallow as ever, that doesn't mean it's worth completely writing off. Over 300 million people have subscriptions, even as the streaming platform keeps raising its price, and at any moment they can boot up the app and start playing some of the best games around like Kentucky Route Zero, Into the Breach, Terra Nil, Dead Cells, and Death's Door. Two of 2024's GOTY contenders, Arranger and The Rise of the Golden Idol, are just waiting to be discovered by people flicking through for the latest Too Hot to Handle spin-off. There's a lot of potential there if Netflix can figure out how to make it work, or has the patience to keep trying to. For now, it seems much more interested in bringing more live events and sports to the broader Netflix streaming library then creating a home-grown, critically-acclaimed gaming hit. And how does Oxenfree III compete with the NFL? 'Netflix's Big Game Is Just Getting Started,' read a WSJ headline from December. They did not mean video games. . For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
