Netflix might add in-app purchases and ads to its games no one plays
According to a recent report, Netflix is currently figuring out how to make more money from its games, supposedly considering introducing ads and in-app purchases.
This comes from The Wall Street Journal (paywalled), who apparently spoke to “people familiar with discussions” currently happening at Netflix. These sources say that various suggestions are being made as to how the streaming company could bring in more money through its games, the notable ideas being the addition of ads, in-app purchases, and even charging a premium for certain games. Ads would only appear on the ad-supported tier, and it’s unclear how in-app purchases might work; presumably this is for games it publishes itself as opposed to games it licences.
At this point in time, its library of games are available to users at no extra charge, meaning if you have any subscription tier, you can play the games it has on offer. That includes indies like Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals and Death’s Door, as well as bigger names such as GTA: The Trilogy. The selection is still pretty small at this point in time though, but there are more games on the way, like one of the best roguelites around, Hades.
The FF14 and FF16 crossover is coming when “hype peaks” for Dawntrail
We finally know a little bit more about the highly anticipated Final Fantasy XIV and Final Fantasy XVI crossover, as producer on both games Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida outlined exactly what to expect when Clive Rosfield comes to Eorzea later this year. While I absolutely cannot wait for the crossover, having just beaten FF16 myself, we’re going to be waiting a little longer than expected.
The FF14 and FF16 crossover is coming when “hype peaks” for Dawntrail
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Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail’s next class adds in a touch of Splatoon
Final Fantasy 14 just had a whole bunch of new details dropped for its upcoming Dawntrail expansion, including its newest class, Pictomancer.
Fancy yourself as a bit of an artist? As revealed at Final Fantasy 14 Fan Fest in Tokyo last night, Pictomancer, a new ranged magical DPS, should help you express yourself when it arrives with Dawntrail is one of the latest classes later this year. The reveal trailer for the new class shows it off in action by demonstrating some of the spells you’ll be able to use with your new paintbrush weapon, and it looks suitably gloopy as the player character waves around blobs of paint before shooting them off at an enemy.
There were plenty of other announcements made at Fan Fest too. Those of you that are desperate to play as large cat women should be very happy to hear that female Hrothgar will be added alongside Dawntrail too. Much like the predominantly Viera, for a majority of their time in Final Fantasy 14 they’ve only had one gender option, only allowing male Hrothgar. Endwalker introduced the ability to play as male Viera, with female Hrothgar now following in the rabbit-people’s footsteps.
FF14 Dawntrail release date window, trailers, story, and more
When is the FF14 Dawntrail release date? FF14 7.0 will be the fifth major expansion for Final Fantasy 14 since its relaunch as A Realm Reborn. The critically acclaimed MMORPG delivers one of the most richly designed worlds to explore, telling finely crafted, character-led stories that can bring you to joy or devastation. While it’s great with friends or other players online, FF14 can be played entirely solo as well, letting you enjoy it however you like.
FFXIV Dawntrail is the upcoming expansion for this hugely successful MMORPG. Unlike most of the other entries in Square Enix’s Final Fantasy series, which are predominantly single-player RPG games, FF14 is an online multiplayer world frequented by millions of players, and has been growing ever since its launch in 2013. Here’s a first look at Dawntrail, including everything we know about the setting and story, as well as the new jobs, graphics update, and the FF14 Dawntrail release date.
FF14 Dawntrail release date window, trailers, story, and more
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The FF14 Pictomancer is the second new Dawntrail job and it’s gorgeous
The Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest in Tokyo has given us our first look at the Pictomancer, the second of the two new Dawntrail jobs arriving with the next FF14 expansion in summer 2024. Game director Naoki Yoshida, best known as ‘Yoshi-P,’ took to the stage to open the event with plenty more exciting Dawntrail details, including the reveal of the second job and a tease of female Hrothgar, and we’ve got them all here for you.
The FF14 Pictomancer is the second new Dawntrail job and it’s gorgeous
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