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Netflix Hires Oculus Content VP to Assist Transition Into Video Games Market
Two months ago, we mentioned that Netflix was looking to dip their toes into video games. Now, according to Bloomberg, the streaming giant is one step closer with the hiring of Oculus content VP Mike Verdu as vice president of game development.
According to someone familiar with the situation, Netflix plans on offering video games on their streaming platform within the next year. The games will be featured as a new programming genre, akin to how Netflix has categorized documentaries or stand-up specials. According to this same individual, Netflix currently isn’t planning to charge extra for the content.
As to just what video games Netflix will be offering isn’t clear. The potential for them to expand upon what the company dabbled in with shows like Black Mirror: Bandersnatch is a very real possibility, as would using existing properties such as Stranger Things or Fear Street. Netflix hasn’t commented publicly on the hiring of Verdu, but that will change once the service ramps up its plans.
You know video game adaptations are hot when even Golden Axe is making the leap to the screen. And indeed it is, with Deadline reporting that the Sega Genesis video game franchise that debuted back in 1989 is getting an animated series at Comedy Central.
Comedy Central has given “Golden Axe” a 10-episode order, Deadline reports today.
The voice cast for the animated series from CBS Studios in association with Sony Pictures Television and Original Film includes Matthew Rhys (The Americans), Danny Pudi (Mythic Quest), Lisa Gilroy (Jury Duty), Liam McIntyre (Spartacus) and Carl Tart (Grand Crew).
“Described as a hilarious and loving homage to Sega’s video game series, Golden Axe follows veteran warriors Ax Battler, Tyris Flare and Gilius Thunderhead as they once again battle to save Yuria from the evil giant Death Adder who just won’t seem to stay dead. Fortunately, this time they have the inexperienced and underprepared Hampton Squib on their side.”
Mike McMahan (Star Trek: Lower Decks) and Joe Chandler (American Dad!) will co-write the first episode and executive produce the series, with Chandler serving as showrunner.
The original Golden Axe video game was released in 1989, followed by sequels in 1991, 1992 and 1993. The series got a modern day upgrade with Golden Axe: Beast Rider in 2008.
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