Netflix announced Spirit Crossing, its first MMO title, during a GDC 2025 press event. Developed by in-house studio Spry Fox, the "cozy MMO" emphasizes crafting, exploration, and social features like customizable neighborhoods, and will launch later this year.
OTT.X has added 12 new members, including AWS, Alliance Entertainment, and Parks Associates, strengthening its role as a hub for streaming innovation. These companies are driving advancements in AI-driven content performance, ad monetization, and cloud-based distribution. The expansion highlights key…
Warner Bros. Discovery isn’t axing Looney Tunes out of spite—it’s just chasing the numbers. With kids glued to YouTube and longtime fans aging out of key demos, WBD sees little reason to keep classic Looney Tunes on Max, especially when…
Harmonic has upgraded its VOS and XOS platforms with new origin capabilities to improve cost efficiency and flexibility for broadcasters. The hybrid cloud approach reduces storage costs by balancing on-premises and cloud assets, while integrating origin functionality into XOS streamlines…
LIV Golf has signed a global media deal with DAZN, making its events available for free in over 200 markets. The agreement includes exclusive broadcast rights in key countries like Canada, Germany, and Japan, alongside the launch of LIV Golf+,…
Apple has lost its appeal against Germany’s Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt), which now has the authority to impose stricter regulations on the company’s App Store operations. The court upheld the regulator’s designation of Apple as a “company of paramount cross-market…
From the Archives revisits Verizon’s $1.2 billion streaming misstep with Go90, a mobile-first, ad-supported platform that failed to gain traction. Launched in 2015, Go90 struggled with poor execution, an unclear content strategy, and weak user engagement despite major investments in…
Roku tested an unskippable ad that played before users could even reach the home screen, triggering immediate backlash from frustrated customers. While the test was limited, the overwhelmingly negative response highlighted growing concerns about platform-driven advertising, even for users paying…
ReelShort is leading the U.S. micro drama market, offering bite-sized, vertical-format series that cater to mobile users. The genre, which originated in China and generated $6.9 billion in revenue last year, has found a growing audience in the U.S., where…
Skip highlights that Disney may have unintentionally leaked the name of its upcoming DTC ESPN streaming service—ESPN All Access—during the 2025 CTV Connect conference. While not officially confirmed, the name surfaced publicly for the first time. Skip points out the…
