Netflix is reimagining entertainment with new interactive features, real-time voting, second-screen experiences, vertical video feeds, and a lineup of party games. CTO Elizabeth Stone revealed the updates at TechCrunch Disrupt, signaling a major step toward more immersive and social streaming.
Amsterdam-based distributor Piece of Magic Entertainment and Riot Games are set to stream two of the world’s biggest esports tournaments live in cinemas across Europe — the 2025 Valorant Champions Grand Final in Paris on October 5, and the League of Legends World Championship Finals in Chengdu on November 9. The initiative aims to create shared fan experiences with interactive celebrations, giveaways, cosplay, and more.
Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters is now live in Fortnite through a dynamic collaboration with Epic Games. Running from October 2 to November 1, the limited-time "Demon Rush Mode" allows fans to play as characters Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, while Fortnite creators can build their own games using official assets licensed from Netflix.
The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) has launched admissions for its first academic batch this August, offering cutting-edge courses in Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR), with support from global leaders like Google, Meta, and Adobe.
