Netflix Making Games, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, And More - TNSS #74

<p>Netflix is reportedly hiring former EA Exec Mike Verdu, a move that seemingly indicates that the streaming giant is adding more video game development to their library of content. In this episode, we’re going to examine Bloomberg’s report on this story, why we think Netflix is putting more resources into video games, and our personal expectations on it all. </p> <p>Also on the show, we talk about a cool new Xbox Family Settings app feature, Psychonauts 2 getting an Invincibility setting, Nickelodeon making a new brawler game that seems heavily inspired by Super Smash Bros., and more.</p> <p>As always, you can check out timestamps for every major topic down below. If you want to learn more about any of the topics we talked about, we’ll also provide sources for that as well.</p> <p>Timestamps -</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">What Are We Playing? (Ratchet And Clank: Rift Apart, Destiny 2) - 3:00</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Netflix Reportedly Hires Ex-EA And Oculus Executive Mike Verdu - 19:41<ul><li style="font-weight:400;"><a href='https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-07-14/netflix-plans-to-offer-video-games-in-expansion-beyond-films-tv?sref=W6GJF3MS'>Bloomberg’s Report</a></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">New Xbox Feature Will Allow Parents To Limit Their Kids Spending - 35:15<ul><li style="font-weight:400;"><a href='https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/07/13/xbox-family-settings-app-manage-spending/'>Xbox Wire Post</a></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">The New Black Ops Cold War Zombies Map, Mauer Der Toten, Is Out Now - 45:08<ul><li style="font-weight:400;"><a href='https://youtu.be/3RO-APzz6l4'>Mauer der Toten Trailer</a></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Psychonauts 2 Will Have An Invincibility Mode - 48:35<ul><li style="font-weight:400;"><a href='https://twitter.com/DoubleFine/status/1413619563166584834'>Double Fine Productions Tweet</a></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><a href='https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/psychon