Netflix has made one of the biggest moves in entertainment history, announcing a proposed $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming and studio division, including Warner Bros. Games. If approved, this deal would put major gaming franchises under Netflix’s control, including Mortal Kombat, Hogwarts Legacy, and the Batman: Arkham series.

In My Xbox And Me Podcast #545, we break down what this could actually mean for gamers, not just investors.

We discuss:

What Netflix owning Warner Bros. Games means for console players

The future of major IPs like Arkham, Mortal Kombat, and Hogwarts Legacy

Whether Netflix could push games toward subscriptions or exclusivity

How this impacts Xbox, PlayStation, and third-party studios

If this deal strengthens or weakens the future of big-budget games

With Netflix already struggling to find its place in gaming, this potential acquisition raises serious questions about ownership, preservation, monetisation, and creative freedom in the games industry.

If you care about Xbox, AAA game franchises, and how corporate decisions shape the games we play, this episode is essential listening.

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