Day 5- Final Day of Netflix Geeked Week 2022: Games Showcase

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Jen Pourreza
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Day 5 (June 10th ) and the Final Day of Netflix Geeked Week 2022 is here! Netflix is all about showcasing their newest member feature, Netflix Games. Being honest, I had no idea what to expect nor did I have high hopes. But, the infamous streaming service clearly saved this recently added kick-ass attribute to their mobile platform for last. There’s popular interest in Anime and a demand for quality mobile gaming that can be directly accessed through our fingertips. Netflix has jumped at these recent trends and set the bar even higher by investing heavily in doing just that. Some of these games coming out has even got me giddy with excitment.

Netflix Games is going to release 50 MORE brand stinkin’ new games to their network by the end of this year. Members have access to a library of universal and high quality games AND at no additional cost to paid subscribers. More games will be added over time, assuming that this latest element does well. Some games are available on the app now.

Netflix Games is a huge gamble for the company; after viewing this weeks Geek Week gaming reveal, I firmly believe that the streaming service is headed in a positive direction. Netflix is really paying attention to global market trends that resonate with all age groups and their interests. The veteran streaming service is going above and beyond to explore just that; including, selling their own merchandise for their originals produced. It’s a strategic move that helps justify the increase of their monthly fee. Netflix is expanding its membership world by incorportating multiverse functions on their platform that can be utilized primarily through various streaming sources. More specifically, our mobile devices.

Netflix Games broadens toward more futuristic horizens with games that could potentially bypass the use of traditional console gaming equipment. This, in my opinion, appears to be the direction they’re headed in. Given the quality games about to come out and how easily accessible they are, I am highly impressed. This weeks reveal has been jam-packed with series, film, anime, and games that deliciously cater to all walks of life. Not only that, Netflix is now selling their own merchandise. Members can buy Apparel, Collectibles, and all kinds of Goods at their Netflix Merch Shop . Merchadise will be centered around popular titles of the platform’s original films and series like Stranger Things, Squid Games, The Harder They Fall, The Adam Project and so much more.

The fifth and final day of Netflix Geeked Week 2022 was a mega reveal of the Netflix Games . Members can enjoy this additional feature with some games already available. The gaming addition highlights all new and anticipated games headed to the mobile platform and their newest display does not disappoint! Yesterday’s Stranger Things day showcased some of cast members playing a custome version of Dungeons & Dragons. Given today’s gaming reveal, I suspect that Netflix may release a D & D themed Stranger Things Game possibly in the near future. Momentary speculation but I’ll be keeping an eye out for any news of it, just in case.

Here’s what came out today – check out the spotlights below:

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Dragon Age : Absolution — Coming Dec 2022.

Dragon Age : Absolution is a new Netflix animated series set in the beloved BioWare series’ fantasy world. The series is produced by Red Dog Culture House (The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf) and created by showrunner Mairghread Scott, whose writing credits include Transformers: Robots in Disguise and the Guardians of the Galaxy animated series.

Absolution promises an “ensemble of new characters inspired by, and authentic to, Dragon Age lore; including elves, mages, knights, Qunari, Red Templars, demons, and other special surprises”.

Casting for the series has not been announced. Stay tuned for details.

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Tekken : Bloodline — Series Coming Soon.

Tekken: Bloodline follow longtime Tekken fighter Jin Kazama in his early years as he seeks to avenge his mother’s death. The show will also include Heihachi Mishima, Kazuya Mishima, Leroy Smith, King, Jun Kazama, Paul Phoenix, and Ogre.

Anime, and series creator Katsuhiro Harada has delivered a message for fans:

Official Teaser Trailer:

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Shadow and Bone : Destinies – Game Coming in 2023.

Shadow and Bone: Destinies is a single-player RPG mobile game developed by Chimera Entertainment that will allow fans of the fantasy series to step the roles of their favorite characters. While details on the project remain scarce, Netflix confirmed that it will feature a heavy narrative focus and the story will be impacted by the player’s decisions.

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Too Hot To Handle (Game) — Coming in 2023.

Too Hot to Handle is a dating reality series that is now into its third season and is renewed through to season 4. The series is being adapted into a video game of the same title and is expected to release in 2023. Seasons 1-3 are currently available to watch on Netflix.

“Meet and mingle with sexy singles all vying for your affection in this game based on Netflix’s hit reality series “Too Hot to Handle.” Will you give in to temptation? Or hold out for deeper emotional connections? The choice is yours!”

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La Casa De Papel – Money Heist : The Game  — Coming Soon.

It’s been a while since Money Heist wrapped up on Netflix but fans will appreciate that a Korean spin-off is coming up in July and a Berlin spin-off is in the works. There’s more good news to share that there is video game adaptation being developed by the Columbian Studio, KillaSoft.

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The Queens Gambit : Chess (Game) — Coming Soon.

The Queens Gambit series has without a doubt been an impact for Chess players and for girls who also enjoy the *wink wink* sport. The shows popularity has inspired a game that combines the best of both worlds for members to enjoy directly from their phones.

“Take some lessons, play puzzles and matches or compete against friends in this stunning love letter to the show. From players new to the game to chess masters, this immersive experience that pays homage to the award-winning drama has something for everyone.”

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The Cuphead Show! : Season 2 — Releases August 19th.

The first season of The Cuphead Show! featured 12 episodes and originally premiered in February of this year. The series has a 1940’s classic cartoon style filled with dry humor and chaotic fun. After the first season, Netflix ordered another 36 episodes of the show, which will run in blocks of 12 starting with the release of season 2. Episodes of the series is written by Deeki Deke, Clay Morrow, Adam Paloian, Cosmo Segurson, and Dave Wasson. The Cuphead Show! is animated by Lighthouse Studios, along with a few other collaborating studios like Screen Novelties, which provides the stop-motion animation. The series stars Tru Valentino as the voice of Cuphead, Frank Todaro as the voice of Mugman, Grey Griffin as the voice of Ms. Chalice, and Wayne Brady as the voice of King Dice.

Live Table Read: So cool to see the voices of cartoon characters perform behind the scenes!

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Lucky Luna (Game) — Coming Summer 2022.

Lucky Luna is a new platform puzzler game coming soon to Netflix. It takes inspiration from other pixel art 2D games such as Terraria and Shovel Knight.

“Each level introduces new mechanics and environmental features that open up different ways to explore. The only catch? There’s no jump button! Swipe to move Luna left and right to guide her as she plunges deeper into each enchanting and treacherous world. You’ll have to take advantage of your surroundings and rely on your wits to reach what lies below and help Luna find her true path.”

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Desta : The Memories Between (Game) — Coming 2022.

The creators of Monument Valley have a new game called Desta: The Memories Between that lets members explore dreams and memories. According to Netflix, “Relive memories, rediscover friends and repair relationships in this unique turn-based strategy exploration through dreams and regrets…”. 

The game will also be available on PC via Stream.

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Reigns : Three Kingdoms (Game) — Coming soon.

Reigns: Three Kingdoms is the fifth entry in a Tinder-inspired loyalty management game developed by UK based, Nerial & Devolver. The exclusive game for Netflix subscribers brings the card-based binary choices of the series to the medieval Chinese setting, a Three Kingdoms romance (especially the true Sangoku Musou player among other similar games).

“The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Reigns: Three Kingdoms thrusts players into the turbulent final years of the Han dynasty. There, they will encounter the many factions, wars, and heroes of the saga as they swipe their way through negotiations, marry to strengthen alliances, and convert to gain more power. Discover new ways to enjoy Reigns’ unique swiping mechanic as you uncover the many secrets of a vast storyline and a host of unexpected mini-games.”

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Terra Nill : Reclaim The Wasteland (Game) — Coming soon.

Terra Nill : Reclaim the Wasteland is a strategy city-building game that encourages gaming members to fight off climate change. The game is developed by Free Lives and also set to receive a PC release in the near future as well.

“Terra Nil is a reverse city builder about ecosystem reconstruction. Turn a barren wasteland into an ecological paradise complete with different flora and fauna. Then clean up, leaving the environment pristine. Subverting the builder genre, Terra Nil is about the restoration of a ravaged environment”

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Poinpy (Game) — Now Available on Netflix Games!

Poinpy a colorful climbing game with an adorable 2D art style. The game was created by Ojiro Fumoto, the maker of Downwell. It’s the lastest game to come out of Devolver Digital. In the game, you’ll play as an adorable little critter who jumps up platforms to collect fruit to make juice for a very adorable, but very ferocious beast.

“Keep going higher and higher because new and more challenging areas await. Earn and unlock abilities that will help you jump into your next run with a better shot at reaching the end.”

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Dota : Dragon’s Blood : Season 3 — Will release August 11th.

The highly anticipated third season of Dota: Dragon’s Blood : Season 3  that’s based on the hit Valve game will be premiering on August 11, 2022.  Animators from Studio Mir who have also worked on the animated series The Legend of Korra and the Netflix film The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf took to Twitter to tease the upcoming season with a short video of the Invoker, a character who has been in the series since its first season.

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Wild Things Animal Adventures (Game) 

Jumping on the beloved match-3 game genre with Candy Crush and other games like Garden/HomeEscapes, Wild Things Animal Aventures is the newest version that has you rescuing cute animals while exploring an immersive world and building your dream habitat.

This new Netflix mobile game tasks players with helping restore cute beasts to their wildlands (ranging from lush forests to tropical islands to icy terrains) by playing match-3 puzzles and restoring their habitats to health.

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Sonic Prime: Season 1 Series — Coming Soon.

Netflix shows off the latest footage of the Sonic Prime: Season 1 series that introduces fans to not just Sonic but, Big the Cat and Froggy too. The shows fan-favorite fishing cat and his froggy friend getting interrupted by Sonic who is on a mission to save their friends.

Sonic Prime is a collaboration between the streaming giant Sega and the Man of Action Entertainment, with the latter serving as both the showrunners and executive producers in this new animated series based on the Blue Blur. The series will consist of 24 episodes.

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Raji: An Ancient Epic (Game) — Coming soon.

Raji : An Ancient Epic was first released in August 2020 on PC however, this recent addition comes from Nodding Head Games and Super.com and is now making the jump to Netflix Games. Stay tuned for more details.

“Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action-adventure game set in ancient India. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion of the human realm. Her destiny? To rescue her younger brother and face the demon lord Mahabalasura”.

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SpiritFarer (Game) — Coming soon.

SpiritFarer is a unique but admirable game that tugs at your heartstrings as you repeatedly pilot ‘spirit friends’ toward the afterlife. The game was released in 2022 by Thunder Lotus Games on PC and consoles and is now making the jump over to Netflix Games exclusively on mobile.

“Spiritfarer is a cozy management game about dying. You play Stella, a Spiritfarer, ferrymaster to the deceased. Build a boat to explore the world, then befriend and care for spirits before finally releasing them into the afterlife. Farm, mine, fish, harvest, cook, and craft your way across mystical seas. Spend relaxing quality time with your spirit passengers, create lasting memories, and, ultimately, learn how to say goodbye to your cherished friends.”

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Castlevania : Nocturne — Release Date TBD.

Netflix has announced Castlevania: Nocturne, a spin-off from the beloved TV series that follows up to their original Castlevania series, which lasted four seasons. Castlevania: Nocturne will focus on another prominent member of the Belmont family line, Richter. This new series will star Richter Belmont, a descendent of the original show’s Trevor Belmont and Sypha. He’ll be joined by Maria Renard, another character from the original games. It will be set during the events of the French Revolution.

In the video game world, Richter is several generations down the line from Trevor, who starred in seasons one through four. Trevor eventually had a handful of kids with Sypha who went on to have kids of their own until finally Richter arrived on the scene. In the games, he is the chief protagonist of Castlevania: Rondo of Blood. It’s not entirely clear if the show is going to follow this specific series of previous events or if a new storyline will be created.

The show is in production now, but no release date or other information was announced.

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Extra Hype Sizzle Reel: Because why the hell not?! Enjoy it.

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*All quotes are courtesy of Netflix*

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