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Gears Of War Creator Lays Out Vision For A New Game, And It Sounds Intriguing

Gears Of War Creator Lays Out Vision For A New Game, And It Sounds Intriguing https://ift.tt/4PuDwEQ Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski has laid out a vision for a new game that he says is essentially "John Wick meets Carrie by way of Lovecraft Country." Posting online , the retired game developer said he still wants to make this game, which he is calling "Hollow Point." The game would take place in a "rustic New England town" during the fall, and that's familiar ground for Bleszinski as he was born and raised in the area. Hollow Point would be a two-player game. Player 1 would be an ex-Marine "with all the guns/boom stuff," while Player 2 would be a young woman with psychic/telekinesis powers. Continue Reading at GameSpot

Netflix Will Remove Ads On Fourth Episode If Users Binge-Watch Three In A Row

Netflix Will Remove Ads On Fourth Episode If Users Binge-Watch Three In A Row https://ift.tt/Rxy3WrP

Netflix has announced a new feature for the company's ad-supported streaming tier, and it involves binge watching. A new format with the working title "Binge Ad" will launch in Q1 2024, and it will allow users on the ad-based plan to watch a fourth episode with no ads if they binge-watch the previous three.

Netflix said this new offering aims to leverage the popular viewing behavior where users watch multiple episodes in a row, known as binge-watching. Binge-watching is a very popular phenomenon on Netflix and other streaming sites, so it's no surprise to see Netflix go even further and actively encourage people to do this by offering a reward for doing so. It may also help Netflix increase its own viewership stats.

For years, Netflix balked at the idea of adding ads to its platform, but the company finally launched a lower-priced, ad-supported tier in November 2022. It's gone on to become a big success, helping to drive more account sign-ups. Not only that, Netflix can charge a subscription fee ($7/month) and get money from brands for ads, providing Netflix another way to make lots of money.

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