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Four days off to play GTA 6 used to convince US army soldiers to re-enlist
A United States army battalion is reportedly offering soldiers four days off to play Grand Theft Auto 6 as an incentive for re-enlisting. The memo, allegedly from the 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion at Fort Stewart, Georgia, is signed by Lt. Col. Ryan D. Hodgson and aims to boost morale and retention. While skepticism exists regarding the memo's authenticity, details like the commander's name have been corroborated.
Weekend Discussion - August 16, 2026
This Weekend Discussion article from Shacknews covers various topics including reflections on the past week's articles, reviews for Madden NFL 27 and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and a discussion about the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer exclusivity on Netflix. It also mentions older games like Heretic and Hexen, and features music recommendations.
The Real Reason GTA 6’s Gameplay Reveal Is a Timed Netflix Exclusive
Rockstar Games is experimenting with a new distribution strategy for the Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay reveal by partnering with Netflix for an exclusive premiere six hours before its release on official channels. CEO Strauss Zelnick suggests this is a groundbreaking partnership, implying the reveal itself will be presented in a format suitable for Netflix, potentially incorporating documentary-like elements or a special presentation rather than a standard trailer. This move is seen as a strategic marketing effort to create an event around the reveal, leveraging Netflix's platform to build anticipation for the game's eventual release.
Dolby Vision is on Netflix but you'll need these things first
To use Dolby Vision on Netflix, users must subscribe to the top-tier Premium plan. This requirement ensures access to the enhanced visual technology for eligible content.
Ranked: The 10 Best Serial Killer Thrillers of All Time
This article ranks the 10 best serial killer thriller films of all time, with The Silence of the Lambs taking the top spot. The list highlights films such as Se7en, Zodiac, and Memories of Murder, praising their direction, performances, and ability to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
Shack Chat: What are your thoughts on the GTA 6 extended look being exclusive to Netflix?
The Shacknews staff discusses the decision by Rockstar Games to have an extended look at Grand Theft Auto 6 exclusively on Netflix. While some see it as a smart marketing move to reach new audiences and a power play by Take-Two Interactive, others express indifference or concern about the financial implications, especially in light of recent studio closures. The general consensus is that while it's an interesting experiment, its long-term impact remains to be seen.
Rebels No More: How Rockstar Sold Out on GTA 6
This opinion piece criticizes Rockstar Games' marketing strategy for Grand Theft Auto 6, particularly the decision to give Netflix exclusive rights to an extended look at the game. The author argues this move, along with past issues like the Definitive Edition trilogy and labor practices, shows Rockstar has become a 'sellout' prioritizing corporate gain over artistic integrity. The article also touches on the impact of this exclusive reveal on other upcoming game releases.
Netflix Shuts Down Oxenfree Creator Night School Studio in Gaming Pullback
Netflix has shut down Night School Studio, the developer behind Oxenfree, as part of a significant pullback from the gaming industry. Despite positive performance metrics for their recent horror title 'Unhinged,' Netflix is refocusing its gaming ambitions on children's and party titles, as well as established IPs.
Disney's Power Rangers series is already dead, reportedly for budget reasons
Disney has reportedly canceled its upcoming live-action Power Rangers series intended for Disney Plus due to budget concerns. Hasbro owns the Power Rangers intellectual property, and the project, which had entered development in 2024, was written and executive produced by Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz.
Scabby versus Sharma, Twitch's GenAI admission, and Netflix shutters more studios - Patch Notes #65
Netflix has closed two more internal game studios, Night School Studio and Moonloot Games, despite recent success with its cloud gaming launches. Meanwhile, Twitch confirmed it will use user data to train Amazon's generative AI models by default. In other news, union workers protested Xbox's layoffs with a large inflatable rat and red flags, while the game 'Big Walk' surpassed one million sales and a game preservation project regained funding after previous cuts.
Netflix's gaming "secret weapon" is no more - Oxenfree studio Night School is to close
Netflix has closed Night School Studio, the developer behind Oxenfree and Unhinged, as part of a strategic shift to focus on more mainstream games. The company also shut down Moonloot and is reportedly cutting jobs from its internal games team. This move signifies a reduction in Netflix's gaming ambitions, moving away from experimental and narrative-driven titles.
Gears of War movie producer believes that video game adaptations should "contribute" to game lore rather than…
Producer Kelly McCormick discussed the upcoming Gears of War movie adaptation, emphasizing that it should contribute to the game's lore rather than simply retell existing stories. She revealed that the script is progressing well and that the film aims to create an ecosystem where the movie and future games enhance each other. The movie will serve as a prequel, set 14 years before the first game, aligning with the narrative of the upcoming title, Gears of War: E-Day.
Netflix shutters Night School Studio and Moonloot Games
Netflix has closed its internal game development studios Night School Studio and Moonloot Games, alongside eliminating additional roles within its gaming division. Night School Studio, known for Oxenfree and its sequel, recently released Unhinged. This move leaves Next Games as Netflix's sole internal studio, as the company refines its gaming strategy around four key pillars.
Netflix Closes Two More Studios
Netflix has closed two more of its game development studios, Night School and Moonloot, as part of a strategic shift to focus on games for kids, party games, story-driven titles, and games with mainstream hooks. This follows recent layoffs at Refactor Games, despite the success of their cloud-based titles like 'Unhinged'.
Netflix Announces Closure of Night School Studios and Moonlot
Netflix is shutting down its game development studios Night School Studio and Moonloot, and has confirmed job cuts within its games division. The company stated it aims to focus on more family-friendly and mainstream-appealing games. Night School Studio, known for narrative titles like Oxenfree, was acquired by Netflix in 2021.
Night School Staff Speak Out After Netflix Shuts Down Developer Following 'Top Tier' Launch of Unhinged
Netflix has closed its Los Angeles-based game studio, Night School Studio, known for the psychological thrillers Oxenfree and Oxenfree II: Lost Signals. The closure comes despite the 'top tier' launch of its latest title, Unhinged.
Netflix shuts down Oxenfree studio Night School weeks after praising its 'really solid numbers'
Netflix has shut down Night School Studio, the developer behind Oxenfree, despite recently praising the studio's game 'Unhinged' for its strong performance. The closure comes as a surprise following positive remarks about the studio's numbers.
Five years after acquiring Oxenfree developer Night School Studio, Netflix are shutting them down
Netflix has shut down Night School Studio, the developer behind Oxenfree and Afterparty, five years after acquiring it. The streaming giant also closed Moonloot, another owned studio, and made unspecified cuts to its internal games team. This decision comes six weeks after the release of Night School's latest game, Unhinged.
Netflix closes Oxenfree developer Night School, just a month after praising its new game as one of the company's…
Netflix has closed developer Night School Studio, known for games like Oxenfree and Unhinged, less than two months after praising Unhinged's success. The company also announced layoffs within its Games business as it shifts focus. This follows Netflix's acquisition of Night School in 2021 and previous studio closures.
Netflix closing Oxenfree developer Night School Studio and Moonloot Games
Netflix has closed Oxenfree developer Night School Studio and Helsinki-based Moonloot Games, while also eliminating additional roles within its games division. The company stated it is refocusing its strategy on key areas like cloud and kids games, shifting away from mobile-first titles. This move follows a pattern of Netflix shutting down acquired studios and comes as the company partners with Rockstar Games for a Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer debut.
