Forbes·2025-12-05 15:55Group 1 - Netflix has acquired Warner Bros. Studios for $82.7 billion, gaining access to popular intellectual properties and WB's studios, including WB Games [2] - WB Games has experienced significant fluctuations in success, with notable failures like "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League" and successes such as "Hogwarts Legacy," which sold tens of millions of copies [3][4] - Netflix's investment in video games is limited, primarily focusing on mobile games, raising questions about its ability to manage AAA game development [3] Group 2 - A sequel to "Hogwarts Legacy" is already in production following its success, indicating strong potential for continued revenue generation [4] - There are rumors of a new Arkham game being developed by Rocksteady, returning to the Batman franchise after the disappointing performance of "Suicide Squad" [4] - WB Games Montreal is reportedly working on a live-service game set in the DC universe, although details remain scarce [5] Group 3 - The upcoming "Game of Thrones: War for Westeros" is a PC-based RTS game set for release in 2026, with future titles under Netflix's ownership [6] - WB's rights to LEGO games position it well in the family-friendly gaming market [6] - The cancellation of a new Wonder Woman game utilizing the Nemesis system raises concerns about the future of such innovative gameplay mechanics under Netflix's management [6] Group 4 - There are limited announced projects from WB Games, leading to speculation about Netflix's commitment to expensive AAA games and potential impacts on staffing and project viability [7] - Netflix may leverage WB Games to create titles based on its existing IPs, suggesting a strategy of cross-promotion [7]