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How to stream the 2022 FIFA World Cup in USA • ZebethMedia

By zebethcontrolPosted on November 20, 2022Posted in fifa, fifa world cup, Media & Entertainment, streaming serviceNo Comments

Fans across the globe will be tuning in to the most-watched sporting spectacle — the 2022 FIFA World Cup— set to kick off on Sunday, November 20, with host nation Qatar facing off against Ecuador. FIFA expects 5 billion people worldwide to watch this year’s tournament. If you’re planning on streaming the 2022 World Cup, here’s how: How to Watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup (U.S. Viewers) U.S viewers can livestream all 64 matches on FOX and FS1. Live TV streaming services that carry FS1 and local FOX stations include Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV STREAM, FuboTV, Sling TV, and Vidgo. All games can also be streamed live and on-demand on the FOX Sports app. Fox-owned ad-supported streaming service, Tubi, will only have World Cup games on-demand–which will be available to stream on the platform once the matches are already done. For Spanish-speaking viewers, NBCUniversal’s streaming service Peacock will be the Spanish-language streaming home for all World Cup matches. The first 12 games are free to all subscribers, and the remaining 52 matches will only be available for Peacock Premium subscribers. Also, 56 matches will be simulcast on Telemundo, and eight games will be simulcast on Universo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup is available to be broadcast in 4K in the Fox Sports and Fox Now apps. Subscribers of Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, FuboTV, DIRECTV STREAM, and YouTube TV can watch the World Cup in 4K. Tubi will also offer 4K viewing. Fire TVs, Android TVs, Apple TVs and Roku devices are 4K-compatible with Fox. Note that 4K through Fox isn’t available on the web or mobile. Full Schedule for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Image Credits: FIFA Group A Nov 20: Qatar vs. Ecuador at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m PT Nov 21: Senegal vs. Netherlands at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m PT Nov 25: Qatar vs. Senegal at 8 a.m. ET/5 a.m. PT Nov 25: Netherlands vs. Ecuador at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m PT Nov 29: Qatar vs. Netherlands at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT Nov 29: Ecuador vs. Senegal at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT Group B Nov 21: England vs. Iran at 8 a.m. ET/5 a.m. PT Nov 21: USA vs. Wales at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT Nov 25: Wales vs. Iran at 5 a.m. ET/2 a.m. PT Nov 25: England vs. USA at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT Nov 29: Wales vs. England at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT Nov 29: Iran vs. USA at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT Group C Nov 22: Argentina vs. S. Arabia at 5 a.m. ET/2 a.m. PT Nov 22: Mexico vs. Poland at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT Nov 26: Poland vs. S. Arabia at 8 a.m. ET/5 a.m. PT Nov 26: Argentina vs. Mexico at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT Nov 30: Poland vs. Argentina at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT Nov 30: S. Arabia vs. Mexico at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT Group D Nov 22: Denmark vs. Tunisia at 8 a.m. ET/5 a.m. PT Nov 22: France vs. Australia at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT Nov 26: Tunisia vs. Australia at 5 a.m. ET/2 a.m. PT Nov 26: France vs. Denmark at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT Nov 30: Tunisia vs. France at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT Nov 30: Australia vs. Denmark at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT Group E Nov 23: Germany vs. Japan at 8 a.m. ET/5 a.m. PT Nov 23: Spain vs. Costa Rica at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT Nov 27: Japan vs. Costa Rica at 5 a.m. ET/2 a.m. PT Nov 27: Spain vs. Germany at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT Dec 1: Japan vs. Spain at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT Dec 1: Costa Rica vs. Germany at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT Group F Nov 23: Morocco vs. Croatia at 5 a.m. ET/2 a.m. PT Nov 23: Belgium vs. Canada at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT Nov 27: Belgium vs. Morocco at 8 a.m. ET/5 a.m. PT Nov 27: Croatia vs. Canada at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT Dec 1: Croatia vs. Belgium at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT Dec 1: Canada vs. Morocco at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT Group G Nov 24: Switzerland vs. Cameroon at 5 a.m. ET/2 a.m. PT Nov 24: Brazil vs. Serbia at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT Nov 28: Cameroon vs. Serbia at 5 a.m. ET/2 a.m. PT Nov 28: Brazil vs. Switzerland at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT Dec 2: Cameroon vs. Brazil at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT Dec 2: Serbia vs. Switzerland at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT Group H Nov 24: Uruguay vs. South Korea at 8 a.m. ET/5 a.m. PT Nov 24: Portugal vs. Ghana at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT Nov 28: South Korea vs. Ghana at 8 a.m. ET/5 a.m. PT Nov 28: Portugal vs. Uruguay at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT Dec 2: South Korea vs. Portugal at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT Dec 2: Ghana vs. Uruguay at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT Round of 16 Dec 3: 1A vs. 2B at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT Dec 3: 1C vs. 2D at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT Dec 4: 1D vs. 2C at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT Dec 4: 1B vs. 2A at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT Dec 5: 1E vs. 2F at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT Dec 5: 1G vs. 2H at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT Dec 6: 1F vs. 2E at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT Dec 6: 1H vs. 2G at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT Quarterfinal (QF) Round Dec 9: QF1 1E/2F vs. 1G/2H at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT Dec 9: QF2 1A/2B vs. 1C/2D at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT Dec 10: QF3 1F/2E vs. 1H/2G at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT Dec 10: QF4 1B/2A vs. 1D/2C at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT Semifinal Round Dec 13: QF2 vs. QF1 Match at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT Dec 14: QF4 vs. QF3 Match at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT Championship Round Dec 17: Semifinal losers at 10

Discord users can now link their Crunchyroll accounts • ZebethMedia

By zebethcontrolPosted on November 17, 2022Posted in crunchyroll, discord, Media & Entertainment, streaming serviceNo Comments

Anime streaming service Crunchyroll has partnered with Discord. Starting today, users will be able to display the movie or TV show they’re currently watching on their Discord profile. Crunchyroll is the latest media company to add “Rich Presence,” the “Now Playing” functionality that automatically displays the video you’re watching, the game you’re playing, the song you’re listening to, etc. Discord users can also link their accounts for Reddit, Steam, TikTok, Twitter, Spotify, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, PlayStation Network and Xbox, among others. The new integration is rolling out to users throughout the day in over 200 countries and territories. Note that some regional content restrictions will apply since Crunchyroll isn’t available in Japan and has a limited streaming library in some parts of Asia. To link accounts, Crunchyroll subscribers go to Discord on the web or desktop app, navigate to “User Settings,” click “Connections,” and select the Crunchyroll logo. It will be available on mobile devices soon, a Crunchyroll spokesperson told ZebethMedia. Once Rich Presence is enabled, the anime title you’re watching will appear as a small icon with an image of the series, the season and the episode. Users can watch along with their friends directly from their profile pop-out. There’s also a button directing users to the anime streaming service. “Anime is an adventure, and Crunchyroll’s Rich Presence on Discord will allow our fans to take their journey together,” said Kaliel Roberts, Chief Product Officer, Crunchyroll, in the announcement. “The Crunchyroll community loves to share their favorite anime with their friends, and now on Discord, fans have another avenue to celebrate their favorite series, discover new shows, and build deeper connections through the content they love.” Crunchyroll launched its official Discord server last month, which it uses to announce new events and activations. On November 2, Crunchyroll subscribers received a one-month code for Discord Nitro, a monthly subscription service that unlocks various perks like custom emojis and stickers, HD video streaming and more. Similarly, Discord Nitro users were offered one month of Crunchyroll’s $9.99/month subscription, “Mega Fan.” Crunchyroll has a free ad-supported plan and three paid tiers.

Apple TV+ to launch ‘MLS Season Pass’ subscription on February 1 • ZebethMedia

By zebethcontrolPosted on November 16, 2022Posted in apple tv, major league soccer, Media & Entertainment, Sports, streaming serviceNo Comments

Today, Apple announced the launch date and price of its upcoming subscription service for Major League Soccer (MLS) fans, “MLS Season Pass.” Starting February 1, 2023, subscribers in 100+ countries and regions can get MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app for $14.99 per month during the season or $99 per season. Notably, Apple TV+ subscribers that sign up for MLS Season Pass only have to pay $12.99 per month or $79 per season. Viewers can stream MLS games on the Apple TV app on Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, game consoles, set-top boxes, and the web. The company claims that the new subscription service will bring the league to its “biggest worldwide audience ever.” MLS Season Pass will likely be a great option for cord-cutters as it features all live MLS regular season matches, playoffs, hundreds of MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT games, and the Leagues Cup match. Plus, there are no blackouts, the company says. So, soccer fans in over 100 territories will get to watch teams in or out of market. For comparison, ESPN+ streams up to 350 out-of-market MLS matchups for $9.99/month. Apple users can tune into the live game anytime and watch it from the start, so they don’t miss their favorite team. Games on MLS Season Pass will feature English and Spanish broadcasters. Canadian games will have commentary in French. Also, during match days, Apple will live stream an exclusive show on MLS Season Pass so viewers can watch game replays, highlights, and analysis. MLS 2023 regular season is set to begin on February 25 and will open with the Los Angeles FC against the LA Galaxy. During the “MLS is Back” opening weekend, Apple TV users don’t need an MLS Season Pass subscription since all these matches will be available to stream for free. Fans can expect to learn the league’s full 2023 schedule in mid-December. “We could not be more excited to bring our fans MLS Season Pass, a new home for all MLS matches and a wide variety of league and club content they can’t get anywhere else,” said Don Garber, MLS’s commissioner, in a statement. “We have the most engaged and passionate fans in sports, and now they’ll have every match everywhere with MLS Season Pass.” Apple’s announcement comes on the heels of the company closing a 10-year deal with MLS, a significant move pushing Apple further into the live sports streaming space. Apple TV+ currently only offers Friday Night Baseball games. As more media companies bid for sports streaming rights, Apple needs to be more aggressive with its live sports offerings. Reports have circulated for months that Apple may be the front-runner for NFL’s Sunday Ticket package. “There isn’t a more perfect time to introduce MLS Season Pass, coming off the heels of the most dramatic MLS Cup in history and with MLS as the fastest-growing soccer league in the world,” Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Services, added. “We’re counting down the days to February 2023 when fans everywhere can enjoy MLS Season Pass on billions of devices — all with no blackouts.”

Netflix’s new feature lets subscribers kick devices off their accounts • ZebethMedia

By zebethcontrolPosted on November 15, 2022Posted in Media & Entertainment, Netflix, streaming serviceNo Comments

Want to kick your ex off your Netflix account without having to change your password? A new Netflix feature will make that possible. Today, Netflix is launching “Manage Access and Devices,” which allows account owners to remotely log out of devices they don’t recognize or no longer want signed in. The addition could help Netflix push more freeloaders to become subscribers as they’re kicked off the service, where they may have been logging in without the account holder’s knowledge. The new feature follows other recent launches also aimed at limiting account-sharing, like Profile Transfer, which arrived amid a broader crackdown as Netflix faced subscriber losses. To remove devices from an account, Netflix subscribers can go to their “Account Settings” and find the “Manage Access and Devices” option which displays the users’ most recent devices, as well as the type of device (Roku Smart TV, Android phone, etc.), the IP address, and the exact time and date when the device last access the subscriber’s Netflix account. After a subscriber selects “Sign Out” on an unfamiliar device, Netflix recommends a password change for extra security, but this is not required. Going forward, account owners will receive new login notifications via email. The feature is available, starting today, to all members worldwide on the web, iOS devices, and Android devices, Netflix says. Being able to manage who accesses a Netflix account will be especially helpful for those subscribed to Netflix’s cheaper plans, “Basic” and “Basic with ads,” which only allow one supported device at a time. (Standard members can simultaneously watch on two supported devices, and premium members can stream on four supported devices, for comparison.) Netflix has been cracking down on password sharing in recent months. During its earnings call with investors last month, Netflix detailed how it would monetize password sharing by launching an “extra members” feature in early 2023. This feature charges account holders an extra fee for sharing outside their household, and was previously tested in Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru. The “Profile Transfer” feature encourages those sharing another subscriber’s account to move to an account of their own while keeping their data intact, including custom recommendations, viewing history, and their watch list. “With the busy holiday season just around the corner, many of our members will be on the move and watching Netflix wherever they are traveling to see family and friends. Logging in to your account while at a hotel or even your friend’s house is easy and intuitive, but lots of people then forget to log out,” wrote Charles Wartemberg, Netflix’s Product Manager for Product Innovation, on the company’s blog.

Amazon launches ‘Sports Talk’ on Prime Video to give sports fans 12 hours of live daily content • ZebethMedia

By zebethcontrolPosted on November 14, 2022Posted in Amazon Prime Video, Live Sports, Media & Entertainment, prime video, streaming serviceNo Comments

Today, Amazon Prime Video announced the launch of “Sports Talk,” a live daily programming block dedicated to 12 hours of sports-talk content. Broadcasting Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. ET on Prime Video, viewers in the U.S. can access seven new shows on Sports Talk without a Prime membership. It will also be available on Amazon’s free, ad-supported streaming TV service, Freevee, and Amazon’s live radio app, Amp. Amazon partnered with production company Embassy Row to bring a programming block that can be an “‘always on’ sports destination for customers,” the company wrote in its announcement. The new shows include “Bonjour Sports Talk,” which is hosted by sports broadcasters Madelyn Burke and Ben Lyons, plus a guest host that rotates weekly; “The Cari Champion Show,” with former ESPN anchor Cari Champion; “Game Breakers,” with writers and comedians Eitan Levine and Drexton Clemons; “From the Desk of Master T,” with Bleacher Report’s Master Tesfatsion; and “The Power Hour,” with commentator and former tennis player Rennae Stubbs. There will also be “The Greatest Hour of All Time,” a re-airing of the best hour of the programming from the day, and “The Backup Plan,” with hosts Hana Ostapchuk and Jason Spells catching viewers up to speed with the highlights. The entire 12-hour programming block will re-air every day from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. ET. Episodes from the previous week will air throughout the weekend. As Amazon tries to position itself as the go-to source for streaming live sports, the new shows will join the thousands of live sports events that air annually on Prime Video, including “Thursday Night Football,” which premiered its first exclusive game in September with 15.3 million viewers. The streaming service also introduced a new interface in July that included a dedicated sports tab for live sports, replays and highlights.

Disney+ has a new adorable short film for ‘The Mandalorian’ and ‘Spirited Away’ fans • ZebethMedia

By zebethcontrolPosted on November 14, 2022Posted in Disney, Media & Entertainment, streaming serviceNo Comments

Disney+’s adorable new short film, “Zen – Grogu and Dust Bunnies,” premiered on Saturday, November 12. From Lucasfilm and Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli, the hand-drawn short film will excite many fans as it features Grogu–a.k.a Baby Yoda or The Child–from the “Star Wars” series “The Mandalorian” and the coal dust bunnies from “Spirited Away.” The streamer released the three-minute movie to celebrate the streaming service’s third birthday and the debut of “The Mandalorian” in 2019. When “The Mandalorian” first premiered, it quickly became a signature series for Disney+– mostly because viewers were entranced by the cuteness of Grogu. Its second season drew in 14.5 billion minutes of viewership for the year 2020, per Nielsen. The third season of “The Mandalorian” has a February 2023 release date. In addition to the success of “The Mandalorian,” Miyazaki’s award-winning “Spirited Away” continues to resonate with audiences worldwide. “Zen – Grogu and Dust Bunnies” is a delightful blend of two titles that many viewers will enjoy. Last week, Disney+ reported a total of 164.2 million global subscribers in Q4, an increase of 12 million subscribers from 152.1 million in the third quarter. The company’s large subscriber base is in part due to its many “Star Wars” series like “Andor,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” and “The Book of Boba Fett,” among others. Disney+ recently became the exclusive international home for new episodes of the popular British show “Doctor Who” in 150+ markets, including the U.S.

Chris Rock is set to be the first to perform live on Netflix • ZebethMedia

By zebethcontrolPosted on November 11, 2022Posted in live streaming, Media & Entertainment, Netflix, streaming serviceNo Comments

After Netflix’s historic launch of an ad-supported tier, a very unexpected move from the streamer, Netflix will make history again with its first-ever livestreaming event starring comedian Chris Rock. The company announced on Thursday that Rock’s live comedy special is set to stream in early 2023, with more details to be announced later. “Chris Rock is one of the most iconic and important comedic voices of our generation,” said Robbie Praw, Netflix Vice President of Stand-up and Comedy Formats, said in a statement. “We’re thrilled the entire world will be able to experience a live Chris Rock comedy event and be a part of Netflix history. This will be an unforgettable moment, and we’re so honored that Chris is carrying this torch.” Netflix confirmed in May that it would roll out a livestreaming capability. The company said it would focus on unscripted content, competition shows, reality reunion specials, live comedy shows, and a future “Netflix is a Joke” festival. Rock is an easy choice for the streamer as he will likely draw in thousands, if not millions, of viewers. This will be his seventh stand-up special overall and his second Netflix special after “Tamborine” premiered in 2018. He also made an appearance at the 2022 “Netflix is a Joke” festival. Plus, many people will want to tune into Rock’s live comedy special to hear all the Will Smith-related gossip. Rock has yet to talk about the Oscars slap incident with Smith. During a show in London, the comedian told the audience, “People expect me to talk about the bull***, I’m not going to talk about it right now. I’ll get to it eventually, on Netflix,” Deadline reported. However, live streaming tech is complex and typically more unreliable than video-on-demand. A few months ago, many live TV apps crashed across the sports streaming space. If Netflix’s first test with Chris Rock goes well, it will potentially clear the way for dozens of Netflix titles to get the live treatment. Netflix will also get to compete head-to-head with other live TV streaming services. Most recently, Disney+ had its first-ever live TV show when it debuted Season 31 of “Dancing with the Stars.” While Disney+ didn’t experience any major crashes, there were still reports of the app crashing as well as minor delays and lags. Now that Netflix has ads and eventually livestreaming, it’s a no-brainer that Netflix should invest in live sports next. Earlier this week, The Wall Street Journal reported that the streaming giant is “warming up to the idea” of live sports coming to the platform.

Peacock adds live TV from all local NBC stations to its Premium Plus tier • ZebethMedia

By zebethcontrolPosted on November 9, 2022Posted in local tv, Media & Entertainment, NBC, peacock, streaming service, televisionNo Comments

Peacock announced that, on November 30, its Premium Plus subscribers will get 24/7 access to their local NBC station in all of NBC’s 210 markets, including live TV programming like local news, sports, weather, and entertainment. Subscribers will soon be able to livestream popular programs like “The TODAY Show,” “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Saturday Night Live” without paying for cable. As part of yesterday’s soft launch, some Premium Plus subscribers already gained access to their NBC local affiliate channel livestream. “With Peacock’s local affiliate livestream, our subscribers are getting the unique combination of the ad-free on-demand content they love with the local news and NBC programming that is already part of their daily life,” Kelly Campbell, President, Peacock and Direct-to-Consumer, NBCUniversal, said in a statement. NBC’s local affiliate stations join brands and channels like NFL, Golf, Premiere League, NBC News, Sky News, TODAY, Hallmark, WWE and others. Peacock is likely including more live TV options to compete with rival Paramount+, which has always included local programming on its platform. Paramount+, with its 46 million subscribers, brings live TV to 99% of the United States, the company claims on its website. After experiencing a slowdown in subscriber growth, it’s also possible that Peacock is urging more of its subscribers to upgrade to Premium Plus. Peacock recently revealed that its total paid subscriber base jumped from 13 million paid subscribers to over 15 million in the third quarter. While it’s unlikely that many Peacock subscribers of its free ad-supported plan will switch over to the $9.99/month Premium Plus tier, its possible subscribers paying $4.99/month for the Premium plan will want to switch over to get 24/7 access to their local NBC station. Plus, $9.99/month is a better deal than paying the hefty price for cable or live TV streaming services like Sling TV. “This is an exciting new offering that expands our best-in-class broadcast and local programming to new audiences,” added Philip Martzolf, President, NBC Affiliate Relations.

Disney+ reaches 164.2M subscribers as it prepares for ad-supported tier launch • ZebethMedia

By zebethcontrolPosted on November 8, 2022Posted in Disney, Disney Plus, Media & Entertainment, streaming serviceNo Comments

Disney reported results for the final quarter of its 2022 fiscal year today, revealing a total of 164.2 million Disney+ global subscribers, an increase of 12 million subs from 152.1 million in Q3. The flagship streaming service was only expected to gain 9.35 million subs. Across Disney’s streaming services, Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ had a combined total of 235.7 million subscribers, up from 221 million in the third quarter. The company beat expectations of 233.8 million. “2022 was a strong year for Disney, with some of our best storytelling yet… and outstanding subscriber growth at our direct-to-consumer services, which added nearly 57 million subscriptions this year for a total of more than 235 million,” said Bob Chapek, chief executive officer, The Walt Disney Company, in the letter to shareholders. The company overtook rival Netflix for a second time, despite Netflix reaching 223.09 million global subscribers during its third quarter. Disney previously decreased its 2024 guidance for the global Disney+ subscriber total last quarter to between 215 million and 245 million. The prior target was between 230 million to 260 million. ESPN+ reported 24.3 million subscribers, a slight increase from 22.8 million. Hulu only gained 1 million subscribers, bringing the new total from 46.2 million to 47.2 million. However, the company fell short of expectations for total revenue, which was reported to be $20.15 billion. Wall Street estimated that Disney would report a 15% year-on-year jump in revenue to $21.3 billion. The direct-to-consumer division lost $1.5 billion. “We expect our DTC operating losses to narrow going forward and that Disney+ will still achieve profitability in fiscal 2024, assuming we do not see a meaningful shift in the economic climate,” Chapek added. As the company looks for more ways to earn revenue, Disney increased subscription prices for Disney+, Hulu, Hulu Live TV bundles and ESPN+ plans. Disney+ is also set to launch a cheaper ad-supported version on December 8, over a month after Netflix launched its ad-free plan. Earlier this month, Disney+ announced it’s testing an exclusive merch shop for subscribers, which could be another revenue stream for the company. The test allows select Disney+ subscribers in the U.S. to buy exclusive merchandise and gain early access to products from brands like Star Wars, Marvel, Disney Animation Studios and Pixar. Meanwhile, the company is exploring ways to engage Disney+ subscribers and reach new audiences. For instance, Disney+ recently became the exclusive international home for new episodes of “Doctor Who” in more than 150 markets, including the U.S. There are now 46.4 million domestic subscribers, according to today’s earnings release. The streamer also experimented with augmented reality in September, launching its first AR app that connects directly to content on the Disney+ platform. “Remembering” stars “Captain Marvel” Brie Larson and features a companion AR app that iOS users can download to watch an extension of the short film on the small screen. We guess that the company will roll out more AR-enabled features in the future to set itself apart from competitors.

Netflix launches a new interactive trivia experience, ‘Triviaverse’ • ZebethMedia

By zebethcontrolPosted on November 8, 2022Posted in games, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Netflix, streaming service, triviaNo Comments

Today, Netflix is launching a new interactive game called “Triviaverse” that allows subscribers to test their knowledge and compete against an all-knowing “Trivia master” using their TV remote. In the game, players are challenged to answer questions as quickly as they can before time runs out and beat high scores to earn badges. “Triviaverse” is today launching globally on the streaming service and is available in nine languages, including English, Spanish (LatAm), Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Brazil), French, German, Italian, Korean and Japanese. The gameplay itself is fairly simple. Players must correctly answer as many questions as possible within a limited time frame by pressing the arrow keys on their remote. Questions will span various categories like history, science and pop culture. They’ll increase in difficulty as you make it through the rounds. When players reach certain milestones, they earn badges, beginning with “Bird Brain,” then “Preschool Graduate,” “Lucky Guesser,” “Shockingly Average,” “Mere Mortal,” “PhD Dropout,” “Super Nerd,” “Potential Genius,” “Certified Genius” and “Triviaverse God” — the last and most epic-sounding title that players can receive. There are two ways to play “Triviaverse” — one-player mode, which has three rounds of trivia; or two-player mode, which is divided into two rounds per person. “Whether it’s challenging a personal best to beat 4,000 points or dueling your friends to reach 10,000 points, we hope you learn something new and have fun!” Netflix Director of Product Management, Rick Sanchez, wrote in an announcement posted on the company’s blog. Image Credits: Netflix While Netflix has experimented with interactive storytelling before, not all of those past efforts have been designed to be played like a game. In 2017, the company debuted interactive stories for subscribers to enjoy, like “Cat Burglar” and “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch,” among others. It also offered a “Triviaverse” precursor with its interactive game “Trivia Quest,” which had a different format involving daily episodes during the month of April 2022. The new game, however, has a more stripped-down format, as if Netflix wants to test whether or not subscribers would be interested in just using its service as a game-playing platform, instead of for interactive features that also tell stories. The new trivia game comes one year after Netflix began investing in gaming, which the company has said would eventually expand beyond mobile games. For instance, following Netflix’s promising Q3 earnings results, VP of Gaming Mike Verdu revealed at ZebethMedia Disrupt that the company is exploring cloud gaming and was opening a new gaming studio in Southern California. Netflix recently acquired the gaming studio, Spry Fox, which joined Netflix’s five in-house games studios.