The initiative connects Atari’s expanding games portfolio with Blacknut’s multi-device cloud gaming ecosystem, enabling players to access games directly through compatible Smart TVs, PCs, smartphones, tablets and other connected devices, without the need for downloads, installations or dedicated gaming hardware. For Atari, the collaboration provides an additional distribution channel to extend the reach of its games to new audiences and devices. For Blacknut, it adds one of the most recognizable names in gaming to its publisher ecosystem, further diversifying a catalog of more than 1,000 games.

Atari is a hugely recognizable name in gaming, but its portfolio today goes far beyond its historic arcade legacy. We’re excited to work with Atari to help bring this broad range of games to more players and more screens. Giving publishers another way to distribute their games while making the experience simpler and more convenient for consumers is always the end goal for Blacknut’s licensing team.
— Nabil Laredj, VP, Business Development & Licensing

Cloud gaming allows publishers to make games available directly through connected devices, while giving consumers the flexibility to play without downloading or installing games or owning a dedicated console or gaming PC. This creates a more seamless way for players to discover and access games, while giving publishers an opportunity to reach audiences across an increasingly broad connected-device ecosystem.

Blacknut’s curated game collection and technology platform, with its all-audiences orientation and support for multiplayer gaming, is a wonderful fit for Atari’s portfolio of fun and accessible single player adventures and couch co-op party games. We look forward to working with the team at Blacknut to bring even more content to players.
—Andreas Deptolla, President Atari Europe.

The expanded Atari portfolio further strengthens Blacknut’s position as a distribution platform for publishers looking to extend their games across the growing connected entertainment ecosystem. With more than 1,000 games and partnerships with more than 150 publishers and technology, telecom and distribution partners, Blacknut brings cloud gaming to players in more than 65 countries, across Smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, PCs and other compatible devices.

Our collaboration with Blacknut reflects our commitment to making high-quality gaming experiences available across an increasingly diverse range of platforms and business models. We are excited that Blacknut users around the world will now be able to experience FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE through the power of cloud gaming — Hideaki Uehara, General Manager, Global Investment & Business Development, Square Enix Ltd.

A global blockbuster and one of the most popular entries in the FINAL FANTASY series, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE reimagines the iconic 1997 classic for a new generation. With FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE, players can experience the enhanced and expanded version of the acclaimed adventure, including FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE EPISODE INTERmission, the additional story chapter starring Yuffie Kisaragi. Square Enix describes INTERGRADE as a visually enhanced edition of the award-winning FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE.

FINAL FANTASY VII is one of those rare gaming experiences that has defined generations of players. Bringing FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE to Blacknut is an important milestone for our collaboration with Square Enix and for our ambition to make exceptional games accessible to more players through the cloud. We’re proud to give our users the opportunity to experience this iconic story across their connected devices, without the traditional barriers of dedicated hardware.
— Nabil Laredj, VP New Business & Licensing, Blacknut

Through Blacknut, the world of Midgar will be accessible through the cloud, allowing players to experience Cloud Strife’s journey without the need for a dedicated gaming console. The game will roll out worldwide, with availability offered through different commercial models ranging from subscription access in Blacknut’s core catalog and a new Buy & Stream offering.

The arrival of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE marks another significant step in the evolution of the Blacknut and Square Enix relationship. The companies first partnered in 2022 to bring a selection of Square Enix titles to Blacknut, followed by an expanded collaboration in 2025 that added further acclaimed titles, including Life is Strange Remastered, Life is Strange: True Colors, Just Cause 3, Just Cause 4 Reloaded and Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition.

With more than 1,000 premium games in its catalog and availability across 65+ countries, Blacknut continues to expand access to major franchises through cloud gaming, allowing players to discover and play games across a wide range of connected devices, including Smart TVs, PCs, mobile devices and set-top boxes.

With its arrival on Blacknut, this landmark RPG joins a growing portfolio of major publisher titles available through the cloud, further demonstrating the potential of cloud gaming as a distribution channel for globally recognised franchises.

Manhattan TV, the British TV device specialist, today announces the most substantial software upgrade yet for the Manhattan Aero 4K TV Streamer with Freely – headlined by the arrival of cloud gaming, bringing over 1,000 premium games to the £89.99 device with no console required. The update arrives via TiVo OS, the award-winning platform that powers the Aero.

Rolling out alongside the Aero's V20 software update from 1 September, the Blacknut cloud gaming service arrives on the platform, part of Blacknut’s wider expansion across TiVo’s entertainment ecosystem. Blacknut offers a catalogue of more than 1,000 premium games from over 150 publishers including Ubisoft, Disney, Square Enix and Konami – streamed straight to the television with no console, no discs and nothing to download or install. New games are added regularly.

A single Blacknut subscription costs £12.99 a month and carries up to five player profiles, each with its own saves, progress and parental controls. Games are played with any compatible Bluetooth controller – or you can use your phone as a virtual gamepad, with the Blacknut companion app. Cloud saves allow a game started on the Aero to be picked up later on a phone, tablet or computer.

At £89.99 – with no monthly bills beyond the app subscriptions you choose – the Aero delivers more than 70 free live TV channels via Freely, the free-TV-over-broadband service from the UK’s top broadcasters. There’s also more than 75,000 hours of on-demand content from those same broadcasters, as well as the major streaming apps (subscriptions required) and, with a Blacknut subscription, a console-class games library – all from a single box connected only to your home Wi-Fi.

The V20 update brings a substantial list of further improvements. The Aero remote now wakes the device over Bluetooth rather than infrared, removing the long-standing need for line of sight and allowing the box to be placed behind a television or inside a cabinet.

TiVo Channels – Aero’s library of 400+ free ad-supported channels – now offers a proper Guide for channels delivered directly through TiVo, while the home screen section continues to bring together an even broader range of free content from across Aero.

A new sports carousel gathers live, upcoming and on-demand sport into a single view, voice search can now tune directly to a channel number, and the platform’s Audio Guidance accessibility feature moves to a considerably more natural-sounding voice.

Separately, Freely has added eleven new free streaming channels from 5, all of them now available on Aero: 5Cops (69), 5Police Interceptors (70), 5Movies (77), 5A&E (84), 5Crime (85), 5Medical (107), 5Yorkshire Vet (108), 5Bargain-Loving Brits (118), 5Trucking Hell (119), 5History (128) and Milkshake! (360).

For thirty years our whole ethos has been that you shouldn’t need a subscription to watch television. Gaming has had the opposite problem – before you could play anything decent you had to find several hundred pounds for a console, then pay again for every game. Blacknut on the Aero turns that round: over a thousand games on the box you already own, for the price of a single streaming subscription, and no console to buy. It’s ‘TV on your terms’, extended from telly to games.
— Alex Arbab-Zadeh, COO for Manhattan says

The V20 update is rolling out to all Manhattan Aero devices in stages from 1 September 2026 and installs automatically. The Manhattan Aero 4K TV Streamer with Freely is available for £89.99 from Currys, John Lewis, Argos, Richer Sounds, Hughes and Amazon.

• The Manhattan Aero 4K TV Streamer with Freely launched on 27 January 2026, with retail availability from February 2026. Initial shipments sold out within hours of going on sale.
• Aero was named Best Streaming Device at the T3 Awards 2026, and has received 5-star reviews from T3, Tech Advisor (Editor’s Choice), Stuff (Highly Recommended), Expert Reviews (Best Buy), Cord Busters (Editor’s Choice) and AV Forums (Best Buy). The Guardian named it Best Freely TV Streamer.
• Software version V20 (v20.1182.97) began rolling out on 1 September 2026. Owners can check their version under Settings → System. Full release notes are at manhattan-tv.com/support/aero/software-updates.
• Blacknut is a separate subscription, priced at £12.99 per month. Cloud gaming requires a broadband connection and a compatible Bluetooth controller, or use your phone as a virtual gamepad with the Blacknut Companion App. Eligible games can be tried free for up to 15 minutes without creating an account.
• Blacknut’s arrival on TiVo OS was announced on 27 August 2026, adding support for TiVo OS television brands including Sharp, Metz and Thomson. The Manhattan Aero runs on TiVo OS.

The first commercial deployment under the partnership will be with Jawwal, Palestine's leading mobile operator, giving its subscribers seamless access to Blacknut's catalog of more than 1,000 premium games through a simple, carrier-integrated experience. As demand for premium digital entertainment continues to grow across MENA, cloud gaming is emerging as an increasingly attractive opportunity for telecom operators looking to enhance customer engagement and create new recurring revenue streams.

Our mission is to make premium gaming accessible to everyone, wherever they choose to play. Media Ranch brings deep regional expertise and trusted operator relationships that make them an ideal partner as we expand across MENA. Starting with Jawwal, we're making premium cloud gaming easier than ever to access, without the need for dedicated gaming hardware.
- Olivier Avaro, CEO of Blacknut.

With more than 1,000 premium games instantly accessible across Smart TVs, PCs, Macs, tablets and smartphones, Blacknut offers an all-you-can-play subscription that requires no downloads or installations. The service is designed for the entire household, featuring up to five player profiles and support for four simultaneous controllers.

We're excited to partner with Blacknut to bring one of the world's leading cloud gaming platforms to operators across the region. Cloud gaming is becoming an increasingly important entertainment category, and together we'll help operators deliver a premium gaming experience that is simple for consumers to access and enjoy.
- Representative Media Ranch

The partnership builds on Blacknut's continued investment in the Middle East and North Africa, where the company has established numerous partnerships with leading telecom operators to deliver premium gaming experiences through convenient subscription and carrier billing models. By leveraging MEDIA RANCH's regional expertise and operator ecosystem, Blacknut will continue expanding its footprint while simplifying access to cloud gaming for millions of new players.

As consumers increasingly look to their televisions as the center of home entertainment, Blacknut and TiVo share a common vision: creating frictionless experiences that make discovering and enjoying premium content effortless. Through this partnership, TiVo OS users will be able to access Blacknut's catalog of more than 1,000 premium games directly from the comfort of their living rooms, alongside the movies, TV shows, sports and streaming services they already enjoy. TiVo’s content-first user experience makes it easy for consumers to find, watch and enjoy their favorite content, and now with the addition of Blacknut’s cloud gaming they can find, play and enjoy themselves too.

Television has always been the biggest screen in the home for storytelling. Today's audiences don't just want to watch incredible worlds—they want to step inside them. Our service on Powered by TiVo devices reflects that evolution, placing premium cloud gaming alongside the entertainment people already love. As cloud gaming continues to grow in the living room, we're ensuring players can instantly discover and enjoy console-quality experiences without additional hardware.
- Olivier Avaro, CEO of Blacknut

From blockbuster adventures and cinematic action games to family favorites and indie gems, Blacknut's catalog complements the premium entertainment experience that TiVo delivers. Whether viewers have just finished watching an action film, a fantasy series or a beloved family movie, they can continue that experience by jumping into interactive worlds inspired by the same spirit of adventure.

TiVo is dedicated to helping consumers spend less time searching and more time enjoying the entertainment they love. Adding Blacknut to our platform extends that promise beyond traditional video content, bringing premium cloud gaming into the experience and giving consumers even more ways to find, watch, play, and enjoy their favorite content all in one place.
- Stephane David, senior director, content partnerships and business development at TiVo.

The service reflects the broader shift in consumer behavior, as connected TVs and streaming media devices continue to evolve beyond passive viewing into complete entertainment hubs. Blacknut’s subscription offers instant access to a curated library of premium games across every genre, playable with compatible controllers and requiring no downloads, installations or dedicated gaming hardware.

Toplitz Productions has built a strong reputation for publishing engaging simulation and strategy experiences, making them a fantastic addition to Blacknut's growing publisher ecosystem. This partnership reflects our continued commitment to working with publishers to expand the reach of their games while giving our subscribers even more high-quality experiences to discover through the cloud. We look forward to building on this relationship together
– Nabil Laredj, VP New Business & Licensing, Blacknut

Blacknut represents an exciting opportunity to introduce our games to new audiences around the world through an accessible and frictionless gaming experience. As cloud gaming continues to grow, we're pleased to partner with a platform that shares our vision of making premium games available on more devices and to more players. We look forward to a long and successful collaboration.
– Stefan Berger, Head of Business Development & Sales, Toplitz Publishing

The addition of Toplitz Productions further demonstrates Blacknut's commitment to building long-term partnerships with publishers across the industry. Through a single subscription, players can instantly access more than 1,000 premium games on Smart TVs, PCs, Macs, tablets, smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV, compatible set-top boxes, and more—without downloads, installations, or dedicated gaming hardware.

As part of the transaction, Digital Alpha becomes a strategic shareholder in Blacknut, aligning both companies around a shared vision: making premium gaming experiences available to players everywhere through cloud gaming.

The investment of up to $215 million will support Blacknut's long-term growth strategy across product development, content expansion, infrastructure investments, and international market growth.

This marks an important new chapter for Blacknut. Cloud gaming is rapidly becoming a critical distribution channel for the video gaming industry, and this investment reflects confidence in both our vision and our execution
— Olivier Avaro, CEO & Founder Blacknut

Over the past decade, Blacknut has established itself as a leading cloud gaming platform, partnering with telecom operators, internet service providers, device manufacturers, automotive companies, and publishers to bring high-quality gaming experiences to millions of users worldwide. Today, Blacknut serves more than three million subscribers and offers access to a premium catalog of more than 1,000 video games across connected devices, helping partners launch and scale gaming services without the complexity traditionally associated with cloud gaming deployments. By connecting publishers, distribution partners, and players through a single platform, Blacknut helps publishers expand their reach while giving players instant access to premium video games worldwide.

Cloud gaming represents a compelling long-term thematic opportunity within the digital infrastructure sector. The GPU was engineered for video games long before it became the engine of modern AI, and the two workloads are now natural complements. In networking, cloud gaming drives new requirements for high bandwidth and low latency that other industries often adopt later. Cloud gaming benefits from established consumer demand, predictable usage patterns, and hardware lifecycles that can extend over multiple years. This creates a durable and efficient model for infrastructure utilization while supporting the continued growth of digital entertainment globally.

The investment comes at a time of growing demand for cloud-based entertainment services and increasing interest from operators and consumer brands looking to deepen customer engagement through gaming. According to Newzoo's Global Games Market report and Fortune Business Insights' cloud gaming market analysis, the global games industry surpassed $200 billion in annual revenue in 2025, while cloud gaming continues to emerge as one of its fastest-growing segments, with the cloud gaming market projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 26.8% through 2034. Digital Alpha brings differentiated market insight from its portfolio and partner ecosystem of digital infrastructure leaders, including PacketFabric in high-bandwidth network-as-a-service (NaaS), Massed Compute in GPU cloud infrastructure, Cloudian in data storage and AI infrastructure, and Qwilt in AI application delivery. These technologies and relationships are embedded in telco, edge, and compute networks worldwide, giving Blacknut direct access to the GPU capacity, operators, and delivery infrastructure that underpin high-quality cloud gaming at scale.

As investors across digital infrastructure, we see cloud gaming emerging as one of the most durable sources of demand for GPU capacity and edge networks. Olivier and the Blacknut team have built the commercially proven platform to capture it, and we are excited to partner with them to accelerate its global adoption.
— Rick Shrotri, Founder & Managing Partner of Digital Alpha.

Now Live, Totalplay customers will gain access to Blacknut's extensive catalog of more than 1,000 premium games, playable instantly across a wide range of connected devices without the need for dedicated gaming hardware or downloads.

The launch marks an important milestone for Blacknut as its first telecom operator partnership in Mexico, further expanding the company's footprint across Latin America. While Blacknut's cloud gaming service has already been available directly to consumers in Mexico, this agreement represents the company's first deployment with a Mexican telecommunications operator, opening the door to broader adoption through an integrated operator offering.

We are excited to partner with Totalplay to bring a premium cloud gaming experience to millions of households in Mexico.Totalplay has built one of the most advanced broadband networks in the region and shares our commitment to delivering innovative digital entertainment experiences. Together, we are making high-quality gaming more accessible than ever while creating new opportunities for customer engagement and value creation
- Olivier Avaro, CEO of Blacknut

As part of the partnership, Blacknut's cloud gaming platform will be deployed through a dedicated on-premise cloud infrastructure environment designed specifically for Totalplay. This architecture enables optimized performance, low latency, and a seamless gaming experience tailored to the operator's network, ensuring players benefit from the highest possible quality of service.

The partnership reflects a growing trend among telecommunications operators worldwide to integrate gaming into their entertainment ecosystems. By leveraging Blacknut's turnkey cloud gaming platform, Totalplay can offer subscribers instant access to premium gaming content as part of a broader digital entertainment experience while eliminating the traditional barriers associated with gaming hardware ownership.

Our partnership with Blacknut reinforces our commitment to bringing innovative entertainment experiences to our customers. Cloud gaming represents a natural extension of our digital services strategy, and Blacknut's proven technology, extensive content catalog, and operator-focused approach make them an ideal partner to help us deliver this new experience to Mexican consumers
- Totalplay

Through Blacknut, Totalplay customers will have access to a diverse catalog spanning family-friendly games, indie hits, racing titles, adventure games, strategy experiences, and globally recognized franchises from leading publishers. The platform also provides access to premium publisher offerings via Pass Add-ons, including content from Ubisoft's Premium & Classics catalog, creating additional opportunities for players to discover and enjoy some of the industry's most popular gaming experiences.

Over the past decade, Blacknut has established itself as the preferred cloud gaming partner for telecommunications operators, internet service providers, device manufacturers, Smart TV platforms, and consumer brands worldwide. Available in more than 65 countries, the company has built an ecosystem of over 150 licensing agreements and more than 1,000 premium games, helping partners launch gaming services quickly and efficiently while driving engagement, retention, and new revenue opportunities.

The Totalplay partnership further strengthens Blacknut's presence in Latin America and reinforces its mission to make premium gaming accessible to everyone, everywhere. By combining Totalplay's next-generation connectivity with Blacknut's cloud gaming expertise, both companies are helping accelerate the adoption of cloud gaming across one of the world's most dynamic digital entertainment markets.

Through the partnership, Smart and TNT subscribers can access the Blacknut Cloud Gaming service at blacknut.com/p/smart where they can play more than 1,000 titles spanning AAA hits, indie favorites, and family-friendly games.

Subscribers can sign up using their Smart or TNT mobile number and pay for a weekly subscription starting at P145, charged directly to their prepaid load. After a quick OTP verification, users can start playing instantly.

Our strategic partnership with Blacknut affirms Smart’s commitment to empowering more Filipinos with access to cutting-edge digital experiences and immersive online entertainment that cloud gaming brings said Marjorie C. Garrovillo, FVP and Co-OIC at Smart.

Cloud gaming removes the biggest barriers to enjoy console-level gaming at your fingertips — expensive hardware, long downloads, and limited storage. With Blacknut, we’re making high-quality gaming instantly accessible to our millions of subscribers, powered by our award-winning network said Lloyd R. Manaloto, FVP and Co-OIC at Smart.

We’re proud to partner with Smart in making premium, console-level gaming accessible locally, giving players new ways to game and have fun anytime, anywhere said Olivier Avaro, CEO of Blacknut.

Il y a dix ans, nous étions convaincus que le jeu vidéo devait être aussi accessible que le streaming musical ou vidéo. Cette conviction reste intacte aujourd'hui, mais l'ampleur de ce que nous avons accompli avec nos partenaires dépasse tout ce que nous pouvions imaginer. Cet anniversaire célèbre autant le parcours de Blacknut que les femmes et les hommes qui ont construit cette entreprise, ainsi que les éditeurs, opérateurs, constructeurs et partenaires technologiques qui ont contribué à faire émerger cette industrie. Nous sommes fiers d'être l'un des piliers de cet écosystème et encore plus enthousiastes à l'idée d'écrire la suite de cette aventure.
– Olivier Avaro, CEO de Blacknut

Lancée en avril 2025, l'application compagnon Blacknut permet par ailleurs de transformer un smartphone en manette Bluetooth virtuelle compatible avec les Smart TV, les ordinateurs et de nombreux autres appareils.

En parallèle, Blacknut poursuit son développement aux côtés des principaux opérateurs télécoms, fournisseurs d'accès à Internet, fabricants de Smart TV, OEM et partenaires technologiques afin de faire du cloud gaming un véritable service grand public et un relais de croissance pour ses partenaires.

L'une des plus grandes réussites de Blacknut au cours de ces dix dernières années est d'avoir construit un écosystème créateur de valeur pour l'ensemble de l'industrie du jeu vidéo. Nous avons travaillé main dans la main avec des éditeurs, des constructeurs, des opérateurs et des partenaires de distribution de premier plan afin de permettre aux jeux de toucher de nouveaux publics sur de nouveaux écrans. Cette réussite repose également sur l'engagement exceptionnel de nos équipes, dont l'expertise nous permet d'innover en permanence au service de nos partenaires. Alors que le cloud gaming poursuit sa montée en puissance, nous constatons un intérêt croissant de la part des entreprises qui voient dans le jeu vidéo un formidable levier d'engagement, de fidélisation et de croissance. Les perspectives sont immenses.
– Nabil Laredj, VP New Business & Licensing de Blacknut.

Alors que le marché poursuit sa maturation, Blacknut entend continuer à jouer un rôle moteur dans son évolution. Forte de dix années d'expérience, d'un réseau mondial de partenaires, d'un catalogue de contenus toujours plus riche et d'une culture d'innovation portée par ses équipes, l'entreprise aborde cette nouvelle décennie avec l'ambition de poursuivre le développement du cloud gaming à l'échelle internationale.

Dix ans constituent une étape importante, mais certainement pas une finalité. Le cloud gaming prend une place de plus en plus importante dans la manière dont les jeux sont découverts, distribués et consommés. Notre mission reste la même : rendre les meilleurs jeux accessibles partout et permettre à nos partenaires de tirer pleinement parti du potentiel du jeu vidéo. Ce qui me rend le plus confiant pour l'avenir, ce sont nos équipes et nos partenaires, dont la passion, la créativité et l'ambition continueront de faire avancer toute notre industrie.
– Olivier Avaro, CEO Blacknut

À l'aube de cette nouvelle décennie, Blacknut poursuivra son développement international, renforcera son écosystème de partenaires et d'éditeurs, continuera à faire évoluer les technologies du cloud gaming et développera de nouveaux moyens d'offrir aux joueurs un accès instantané aux meilleures expériences vidéoludiques. Forte de dix années d'innovation, de collaboration et de croissance, l'entreprise entend continuer à contribuer à façonner l'avenir du jeu vidéo.

Founded in 2016 with a vision to make premium gaming accessible to everyone, Blacknut has grown from an ambitious technology pioneer into one of the industry's most trusted cloud gaming platforms. Over the past ten years, the company has supported the growth of the cloud gaming ecosystem through strategic partnerships with publishers, telecommunications operators, device manufacturers, smart TV platforms, internet service providers, and media brands around the world. Throughout this journey, Blacknut's teams have continuously reimagined what cloud gaming can be, combining technological innovation with a relentless focus on delivering value for players and partners alike.

Today, Blacknut reaches players in more than 65 countries across MENA, APAC, LATAM, and North America, offering access to a catalog of over 1,000 premium games through more than 150 licensing partnerships and a growing network of distribution partners across telecom, connected TV, retail, and consumer electronics ecosystems. What began as a bold vision to remove barriers to gaming has evolved into a global platform connecting players, publishers, and distribution partners through a seamless cloud gaming experience.

Ten years ago, we believed gaming should be as accessible as streaming music or video. That vision remains unchanged, but the scale of what we've achieved together with our partners has exceeded anything we could have imagined. This anniversary is not only a celebration of Blacknut's journey, but also of the talented people who have built the company every step of the way. It is also a celebration of the publishers, operators, manufacturers, and technology partners who have joined us to build this cloud gaming industry. We are proud to be one of the pillars of this ecosystem and even more excited about what comes next.
– Olivier Avaro, CEO of Blacknut

Over the past decade, Blacknut has consistently pushed the boundaries of cloud gaming. Powered by teams committed to continuous innovation, its platform allows partners launch and scale gaming services without having to manage the complexities of game distribution and infrastructure themselves. From its early deployments with telecommunications operators to its expansion across smart TVs, connected devices, retail channels, and OEM ecosystems, Blacknut has remained focused on delivering frictionless gaming experiences to players wherever they are.

The company's growth has been driven by a commitment to innovation and accessibility. In recent years, Blacknut has expanded its presence across leading Smart TV ecosystems, becoming natively available on major platforms including LG webOS, Samsung Tizen, Google TV, Android TV, Titan OS, Amazon Fire TV, Whale TV, VIDAA, VIZIO, and others. Behind these milestones is a culture of continuous innovation, with Blacknut's engineering, product, and partner teams working hand-in-hand to bring cloud gaming to more screens and more players than ever before. Through these partnerships, Blacknut has transformed the living room into one of gaming's fastest-growing destinations, reaching more than 100 million compatible TV devices worldwide.

Launched in April 2025, the Blacknut companion app allows any Blacknut player to turn their smartphone into a bluetooth controller. The virtual controller screen is compatible with SmartTVs, computers, and more.

Blacknut has also continued to evolve its business model and content offerings. The company has pioneered new distribution formats, including day-one game releases, exclusive partner initiatives, single-game subscriptions, ad-supported experiences, and innovative retail and operator bundles designed to help partners unlock new sources of engagement and revenue. Through collaborations with leading publishers and global brands, Blacknut has demonstrated that cloud gaming can serve as a powerful distribution channel for both established franchises and emerging titles.

Over the years, Blacknut has built strong relationships with many of the gaming industry's most respected publishers, including Ubisoft, Square Enix, Take-Two Interactive, SNK, Focus Entertainment, tinyBuild, Team17, Gameloft, Outright Games, Nacon, Tate Multimedia, Konami, and many others, bringing hundreds of beloved franchises and premium experiences to players around the world. The platform has become a launch partner for an increasing number of day-one releases, providing publishers with new opportunities to reach audiences instantly across multiple devices and markets. At the same time, Blacknut has worked closely with leading telecommunications operators, internet service providers, Smart TV manufacturers, OEMs, and technology partners to establish cloud gaming as a compelling consumer service and a valuable business opportunity.

One of Blacknut's greatest achievements over the last decade has been building an ecosystem that creates value for every stakeholder in the gaming industry. We've worked hand-in-hand with world-class publishers, distribution partners, device manufacturers, and operators to allow games to reach new audiences across new screens. This success has also been driven by the incredible collaboration between our internal teams, whose expertise and commitment have enabled us to keep innovating while delivering for our partners around the world. As cloud gaming continues to evolve, we're seeing stronger interest than ever from partners looking to leverage gaming as a driver of engagement, retention, and growth. The opportunities ahead are tremendous.
– Nabil Laredj, VP of New Business & Licensing at Blacknut.

Throughout its journey, Blacknut has demonstrated that cloud gaming is not simply a technology innovation, but a sustainable distribution model capable of creating value across the entire gaming ecosystem. By combining premium content, global distribution, and a partner-first approach, the company has contributed to making cloud gaming a mainstream component of the modern entertainment landscape.

As cloud gaming continues to mature, Blacknut remains committed to helping shape its future. With a decade of experience, a global partner network, a robust content ecosystem, and a relentless focus on innovation, supported by teams that continue to challenge conventions and explore new possibilities, the company is uniquely positioned to drive the next chapter of cloud gaming growth.

Ten years is an important milestone, but we see it as the beginning rather than the destination. Cloud gaming is becoming an increasingly important part of how games are discovered, distributed, and enjoyed. Our mission remains the same: to make great games accessible everywhere while allowing our partners to unlock the full potential of gaming. What gives me the greatest confidence for the future is our team and our partners, whose passion, ingenuity, and ambition continue to push our industry forward every day.
– Olivier Avaro, CEO Blacknut

As it enters its second decade, Blacknut remains focused on expanding its global footprint, strengthening its ecosystem of publishers and partners, advancing cloud gaming technology, and creating new ways for players around the world to instantly access premium gaming experiences. Building on ten years of innovation, collaboration, and growth, and inspired by the people who have made that journey possible, Blacknut is ready to continue to define the future of gaming for the decade ahead.

Great games deserve to be played everywhere. Partnering with Blacknut allows us to bring our diverse lineup of Acclaim titles to players around the world with the accessibility and convenience that cloud gaming provides. As we continue to build out this new renaissance for the Acclaim brand, we focus on exceptional independent games and beloved experiences, partnerships like this help us reach new communities and will keep great games in players' hands for years to come.
- Marc Anthony Rodriguez, Director of Publishing & Strategic Partnerships, Acclaim, Inc.

The collaboration highlights a shared ambition to make these distinctive, high-energy games more widely accessible through cloud gaming, while exploring new ways to extend the reach of creative and gameplay-driven experiences to broader audiences.

We’re excited to welcome Acclaim into the Blacknut ecosystem with a lineup that reflects bold creativity and strong gameplay identity. Each of these titles brings something distinct—from fast-paced action to rhythm-driven challenge and nostalgic arcade spirit. Partnerships like this show how cloud gaming can extend the life and reach of great games while opening new opportunities for publishers looking to grow their audience globally.
– Nabil Laredj, VP New Business & Licensing, Blacknut

With this launch, Blacknut continues to expand its catalog—now exceeding 1000 games—reinforcing its position as a leading subscription-based cloud gaming service offering instant access to a diverse range of premium titles across devices.

For Acclaim, the partnership reflects a renewed focus on distribution models that prioritize reach, flexibility, and player accessibility, especially for titles that blend arcade sensibilities with modern design.

Both companies emphasize that this collaboration is part of a broader, ongoing conversation around how publishers and cloud platforms can work together to bring games to players without friction, device barriers, or complexity—an increasingly relevant topic as the industry gathers for Gamescom.

The Magic Remote Puzzle Club is a monthly subscription offering that gives LG users access to a handpicked selection of puzzle and logic-driven games optimized for play with the LG Magic Remote. Designed for intuitive navigation and simple interaction, the experience removes traditional barriers to gaming and makes it easier than ever to play directly on TV—no controller required.

With the LG Magic Remote Puzzle Club, we are continuing to deepen our long-standing partnership with LG by designing experiences that feel native to the living room. This mini pass reflects Blacknut’s commitment to tailor-made offers for our TV partners, and our belief that gaming should be effortless, intuitive, and accessible to everyone. By carefully curating games that work seamlessly with the Magic Remote, we’re opening the door to new players and new ways of discovering gaming.
- Olivier Avaro, CEO Blacknut

At launch, the selection includes critically acclaimed titles such as Harmony’s Odyssey, Unlock the King, Doodle Gods, and Hexologic, each chosen for their accessibility, appeal to general audiences, creativity, and strong compatibility with the unique input system of the LG Magic Remote.

This new initiative continues the long-standing collaboration between LG and Blacknut, built on a shared vision of bringing high-quality cloud gaming experiences directly into the living room. Over the years, the partnership has consistently focused on expanding access to gaming through TV-first experiences that are simple, inclusive, and immediate.

With the Magic Remote Puzzle Club, Blacknut further reinforces its commitment to creating tailor-made offers for TV partners, carefully curating content and gameplay experiences that align with each platform’s strengths and user behaviors. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, Blacknut continues to develop bespoke gaming experiences designed to maximize accessibility and engagement across connected devices.

This launch also reflects a broader ambition shared by both companies: to introduce new audiences to the world of gaming by lowering friction and meeting users where they are—on their television. By focusing on intuitive gameplay and curated discovery, LG and Blacknut aim to make gaming more approachable for casual players while still offering depth and originality.

This new partnership brings a selection of standout TinyBuild titles to Blacknut, including Asterigos: Curse of the Stars, Rhythm Sprout: Sick Beats & Bad Sweets, Tinykin, Not For Broadcast, The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales, and The Final Station.

TinyBuild has built an incredibly distinctive indie catalog over the past 15 years, full of bold ideas, creativity, and personality. We are thrilled to welcome their games to Blacknut and to bring titles to new audiences around the world. This partnership reflects exactly what we strive for at Blacknut: helping great content travel further—across devices, regions, and partners—through the power of cloud gaming
- Nabil Laredj, VP New Business & Licensing, Blacknut

Known for its distinctive portfolio of imaginative, genre-defying games, TinyBuild has built a strong reputation over the past 15 years by supporting unique creative voices and delivering memorable player experiences. From narrative-driven adventures to rhythm-action and atmospheric storytelling, the publisher’s catalog reflects the diversity and ambition of today’s indie game scene.

With this integration, Blacknut continues to expand its mission of making high-quality games accessible through cloud gaming—removing barriers of hardware, distribution, and geography. By bringing TinyBuild’s games into the cloud, Blacknut enables new ways to play across a wide range of devices, regions, and B2B partners, from Smart TVs to telco bundles and beyond.

This partnership also reinforces Blacknut’s commitment to working closely with leading indie publishers to extend the reach of their games. By leveraging its global cloud gaming infrastructure, Blacknut helps studios and publishers unlock new audiences and new markets, while preserving the integrity and identity of their creative work.

With this launch, Blacknut and TinyBuild begin a collaboration focused on accessibility, discovery, and global reach—bringing a curated selection of beloved indie titles into the hands of even more players around the world.

Je suis particulièrement fier d’accueillir Monstro Maestro sur Blacknut. Voir de jeunes talents transformer leur créativité en une expérience aussi aboutie est une véritable source d’inspiration. Chez Blacknut, nous croyons que l’innovation naît aussi dans les écoles et les projets étudiants, et nous sommes ravis de leur offrir une visibilité auprès de notre communauté mondiale - Thierry Teyssier, CPO Blacknut

Mêlant exploration, plateformes et gameplay inspiré du rythme, le jeu propose une expérience singulière où la musique façonne à la fois la narration et le gameplay. Les joueurs explorent des environnements atmosphériques, affrontent des obstacles surnaturels et relèvent des défis musicaux pour reconstituer leur orchestre et briser la malédiction.

Ce partenariat avec Blacknut représente une opportunité concrète pour nos étudiants de se confronter aux réalités du marché du jeu vidéo en streaming. Chez Game Academy, nous plaçons l'industrie au cœur de notre pédagogie et collaborer avec un acteur international comme Blacknut s'inscrit parfaitement dans cette vision. - Kévin Vivier, Directeur de Game Academy

Avec cette sortie, Blacknut continue de renforcer son engagement à soutenir les talents émergents et à consolider l’ensemble de l’écosystème du jeu vidéo. En intégrant des projets étudiants à son catalogue mondial, Blacknut cherche à réduire l’écart entre formation et industrie, en donnant de la visibilité à de nouvelles voix et à des expérimentations créatives qui resteraient autrement dans l’ombre.

Cette initiative s’inscrit dans une ambition plus large : favoriser une communauté de gaming vivante et inclusive, à la fois à l’intérieur et à l’extérieur de l’espace traditionnel de l’industrie. Blacknut reste profondément engagé dans l’accompagnement des étudiants, des créateurs indépendants et des talents en début de parcours, afin de les aider à atteindre de nouveaux publics et à développer leur savoir-faire dans un environnement de distribution réel.

Game Academy is a French higher education school dedicated to training the next generation of video game professionals. It offers hands-on programs in game design, game art, programming, and production, with a strong emphasis on project-based learning and real-world studio practices.

I am particularly proud to welcome Monstro Maestro to Blacknut. Seeing young talents turn their creativity into such a polished experience is truly inspiring. At Blacknut, we believe innovation also comes from schools and student projects, and we are thrilled to give them visibility across our global community. —ThierryTeyssier, CPO Blacknut

Blending exploration, platforming, and rhythm-inspired gameplay, the game offers a distinctive experience where music shapes both the narrative and the gameplay itself. Players navigate atmospheric environments, confront supernatural obstacles, and complete musical challenges to rebuild their orchestra and break the curse.

This partnership with Blacknut represents a concrete opportunity for our students to engage with the realities of the cloud gaming market. At Game Academy, we place the industry at the heart of our educational approach, and collaborating with an international player like Blacknut perfectly aligns with this vision. — Kévin Vivier, Director of Game Academy

With this release, Blacknut continues to reinforce its commitment to supporting emerging talent and strengthening the wider game development ecosystem. By bringing student-created projects into its global catalog, Blacknut aims to bridge the gap between education and the industry, giving visibility to new voices and creative experiments that might otherwise remain unseen.

This initiative is part of a broader ambition: to foster a vibrant and inclusive gaming community, both inside and outside the traditional industry space. Blacknut remains deeply invested in nurturing students, independent creators, and early-stage talent, helping them reach new audiences and grow their craft within a real-world distribution environment.

Powered by Radian Arc's GPU edge platform, the service delivers console-quality gaming experiences streamed from GPU infrastructure, enabling low-latency gameplay optimized for Thailand's rapidly expanding 5G ecosystem. Blacknut provides a curated catalog of premium titles accessible instantly across devices.

"Thailand's gaming market is maturing rapidly, and our subscribers expect world-class digital experiences, "We are creating a powerful new entertainment offering through our True5G network that is accessible, affordable, and built for how Thai consumers use their smartphones today."

Through this partnership, Whale TV users that run Whale OS 3 or Whale OS 10 can instantly access Blacknut’s catalog of over 1,000 premium games, spanning family-friendly titles, indie hits, AAA experiences, and iconic IPs, all streamed directly from the cloud. Whether they are new to gaming or longtime players, audiences will jump straight into a wide variety of interactive experiences without downloads, installations, or expensive hardware. The all-in-one subscription streaming service is currently available in more than 65+ countries across MENA, APAC, LATAM, and North America, with additional regions coming soon.

Designed for instant accessibility and ease of use, the Blacknut experience on Whale TV adapts to every type of player. Users can seamlessly play using a Bluetooth-connected gamepad for a traditional console-like experience, or instantly turn their smartphone into a controller via the Blacknut Companion App. This flexible approach removes friction and opens up gaming to a broader audience, making it easier than ever to jump into a game directly from the TV.

Whale TV brings all entertainment together on one screen, whether it’s broadcast, streamed, or played on a connected device. With access to hundreds of free and paid streaming apps, universal search, and AI-powered recommendations, Whale TV helps viewers easily discover what to watch — and now, what to play.

We are thrilled to launch on Whale TV and bring our extensive library of premium games to their global user base. As the living room evolves into an all-in-one entertainment destination, gaming has become just as essential as streaming video. By combining Whale TV’s intuitive discovery tools with Blacknut’s seamless technology, we are providing JVC, Philips, and Blaupunkt TV owners a world-class gaming experience that is as easy to access as their favorite TV show — whether they play with a controller or directly from their smartphone.
— Nabil Laredj, VP New Business Development, Blacknut

At Whale TV, we believe the living room is the ultimate place in the home for shared entertainment experiences, whether that’s watching TV or playing games. Our mission is to ensure that whether a consumer wants to watch, listen, or play, they have access to a world-class selection of content instantly, and in this case even without the need for extra hardware.
— Lucas Huang, VP Content Acquisition, Whale TV

Blacknut is now available on Whale TV models across 400+ TV brands including JVC, Blaupunkt, Philips, RCA, and Aiwa. Both brands are thrilled to work together to bring convenient, instant gaming to millions of viewers worldwide, turning the living room into the ultimate destination for entertainment and play.

Newly available for cloud gamers, these beloved franchises are instantly accessible to players without downloads, physical media, or dedicated hardware. Gamers can dive straight into the action on Smart TVs, PCs, tablets, or mobile devices, experiencing these classic and modern titles with seamless, high-quality streaming on Blacknut. The integration underscores just how powerful and flexible Blacknut’s cloud gaming technology has become: a platform where the latest and most storied games can launch into the cloud and reach audiences worldwide immediately.

This milestone also highlights the strategic value of the ongoing Blacknut–Ubisoft Premium partnership. Already home to Ubisoft’s iconic library of IPs, Blacknut now brings Activision Publishing & Blizzard Entertainment content to its platform expanding the global gaming ecosystem. With Blacknut’s cloud infrastructure, partners across telecoms, device manufacturers, and media companies can offer these premium titles to players instantly, providing new ways to engage audiences with interactive entertainment.

Looking ahead, Blacknut’s cloud-first approach makes it possible to deliver these franchises to its 65+ regions around the world. Millions of gamers across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia will soon be able to enjoy these titles more easily, illustrating the true reach of cloud gaming and the possibilities it opens for players and partners alike.

With over 1,000 premium games available via cloud streaming and a growing library of AAA content, Blacknut continues to prove that the future of gaming is in the cloud. By bringing some of the industry’s most beloved franchises to players everywhere, Blacknut enhances how players can jump into their favorite games—making the experience cooler, faster, and more exciting than ever before.

• LG Electronics, in collaboration with game publisher Outright Games and cloud gaming service Blacknut, has brought NBA Bounce to LG Smart TVs and Smart Monitors running webOS 6.0 and above.
• Accessible through LG Gaming Portal and LG Apps, the game delivers lively arcade-style basketball fun for up to four players locally.
• LG Gaming Portal, which offers over 4,000 cloud games and approximately 900 single and multiplayer web-based titles, is expanding into more markets
• Customers purchasing NBA Bounce through LG Gaming Portal and LG Apps receive the Retro Party Pack downloadable content (DLC) for free, and get a Steam key enabling them to play the game on PC and other Steam-compatible devices.

NBA Bounce is a fast-paced basketball game where players can hit the court solo or team up with – or face off against – family and friends for some chaotic and entertaining hoops action.

Designed for players of all ages and skill levels, NBA Bounce is simple to learn and can be controlled using either a game pad or smartphone with compatible controller app. The game supports up to four players in local co-op and competitive modes and offers three difficulty settings and helpful tutorials that make it easy to get started.

An officially licensed product, the game features all 30 NBA teams. Players can customize their onscreen persona with looks and accessories or even play as their favorite team’s mascot.

NBA Bounce provides various game modes to choose from, including 3-on-3 quick matches, full NBA seasons, and custom tournaments. Party Mode adds a playful twist each quarter, bringing unique challenges such as the electrically-charged basketballs of ‘Electroball’ and the exploding, confetti-filled balls of ‘Ball Pop.’

LG’s comprehensive Smart TV lineup, including the latest QNED evo and Micro RGB models, offers ultra-large screen options of up to 100 inches and over along with access to the ever-expanding library of games on LG Gaming Portal. Letting users jump straight into the action, the company’s TVs deliver a thrilling and responsive big-screen gaming experience without the need for a console, PC, or downloads.

LG remains committed to enhancing LG Gaming Portal with compelling, new titles and convenient features, enabling users to enjoy the excitement of big-screen gaming directly on LG Smart TVs and Smart Monitors.

With the Blacknut app accessible directly from the Home Screen on compatible VIZIO TVs and onn TVs powered by VIZIO OS, players can dive into a catalog of more than 1,000 premium games spanning every genre - from racing and action to adventure, indie gems, and family favorites. Whether playing solo, competing with friends, or sharing the controller during a family game night, Blacknut transforms the television into a complete gaming experience powered entirely by the cloud.

The Blacknut catalog features a curated mix of major publisher titles and beloved indie experiences. Players can discover recent hits like Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and Anno 117 from Ubisoft, alongside fan favorites such as Far Cry 5, Just Cause 3, Overcooked! 2, MotoGP 21, Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone, and NBA 2K23. The Blacknut catalog continues to expand regularly with new releases and popular titles across action, racing, sports, simulation, and cooperative party games.

Television has always been central to the gaming experience, bringing people together in a shared space. For Blacknut, the TV represents the heart of its ecosystem - where gaming becomes social, accessible, and inclusive. By expanding to VIZIO OS, Blacknut continues its mission to make gaming available to everyone, regardless of age, experience level, or device preference. From smartphones and laptops to tablets and Smart TVs, Blacknut ensures players can start a game anywhere and enjoy it on the biggest screen in the house.

Gaming has always been at its best when it brings people together, and the TV remains the ultimate place for shared entertainment. Launching Blacknut on VIZIO OS makes our platform even more accessible to families, casual players, and dedicated gamers alike.
Olivier Avaro, CEO Blacknut

Blacknut’s cloud gaming service allows players to launch games instantly through the app with a compatible controller - no installations or updates required. Users can pair a Bluetooth controller to their TV, use their mobile device as a controller, or even use their TV remote as a controller for select games. The platform also includes family-friendly features such as multiple player profiles, curated collections, and parental controls, ensuring that every member of the household can easily discover games suited to their preferences.

At ESDigital Games, we are committed to bringing distinctive gaming experiences to players worldwide and expanding their reach across new platforms and audiences. This partnership with Blacknut represents an exciting opportunity to make our titles more accessible globally, while supporting the continued growth of our portfolio.
We believe that combining strong creative vision with innovative distribution solutions is key to connecting with today’s players, and we look forward to bringing our games to even more fans through this collaboration.
— Ilia Svanidze, Head of Marketing at ESDigital Games

With a strong creative vision and a focus on delivering engaging, memorable experiences, ESDigital Games has built a diverse portfolio that resonates with players globally. From mastering fast-paced combat in AWAKEN – Astral Blade, to exploring dark adventures in Darkestville Castle, diving into narrative-driven experiences like Unusual Findings, or stepping into action with 9 Monkeys of Shaolin and Redeemer: Enhanced Edition, the publisher’s catalog showcases a wide range of styles and gameplay experiences.

Additional titles such as BattleJuice Alchemist, Cats on Duty, Deck of Ashes, Demon Skin, and Memory Lost further highlight the breadth of ESDigital Games’ offering. Through this partnership, these games will reach new audiences via Blacknut’s global cloud gaming service, which is available in over 65 countries and integrated across smart TVs, set-top boxes, PCs, and mobile devices.

We’re thrilled to welcome ESDigital Games to Blacknut. Their portfolio stands out for its creativity and diversity, and this partnership perfectly illustrates our mission: helping publishers bring their games to more players, on more devices, across the globe. By integrating their titles into our cloud gaming ecosystem, we’re opening the door to new audiences and new ways to experience their games.
– Nabil Laredj, VP New Business & Licensing at Blacknut

Blacknut continues to support publishers in expanding their reach by bringing their games to new devices and untapped audiences worldwide. With a curated catalog of over 1,000 premium titles and partnerships across the entertainment ecosystem, Blacknut enables seamless discovery and play, helping content creators unlock new distribution opportunities and revenue streams.

Through deep integrations with major Smart TV operating systems—including Tizen, webOS, Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV, Titan OS, and VIDAA—Blacknut is now accessible on more than 100 million Smart TVs worldwide, transforming televisions into instant gaming hubs without the need for consoles or downloads. This unique footprint allows publishers to reach millions of players directly in the living room through a seamless streaming experience; and gives many new players a chance to test gaming for the first time.

At GDC, Blacknut will highlight how its platform helps publishers expand their reach beyond traditional gaming hardware. By embedding cloud gaming directly into connected TV ecosystems and other connected devices, Blacknut enables players to discover and play games instantly using devices they already own, reducing friction while increasing engagement and accessibility.

Smart TVs are rapidly becoming one of the most important screens for gaming discovery. Our vision is simple: gaming should be as easy as streaming a movie. By integrating Blacknut directly into Smart TVs, we remove traditional barriers and allow players to jump into great games instantly—creating a powerful new channel for publishers to reach global audiences
— Olivier Avaro, CEO of Blacknut

Blacknut’s growing presence in the television ecosystem is supported by partnerships with leading device manufacturers and distribution partners worldwide. Available in more than 65 countries and featuring a catalog of over 1000 premium games, the platform is designed to deliver high-quality experiences across multiple screens—from Smart TVs and PCs to tablets and mobile devices.

For publishers, visibility and accessibility are everything “Our Smart TV footprint offers a unique opportunity to bring games directly into the living room of millions of households worldwide. At GDC, we’re excited to meet with partners who want to reach new audiences and make their games instantly playable on the biggest screen in the home
—Nabil Laredj, VP New Business & Licensing at Blacknut

Developers and publishers attending GDC are invited to connect with the Blacknut team to explore partnership opportunities and learn how cloud gaming on Smart TVs can help their titles reach a broader, more diverse global audience.

Blacknut announces a new publishing partnership with Mindscape, bringing a selection of the publisher’s popular and upcoming titles to the Blacknut cloud gaming platform. Through this collaboration, players will be able to discover and instantly play a selection of Mindscape games across supported devices (and seamlessly switch between them), expanding Blacknut’s growing catalog of premium titles accessible without downloads or dedicated gaming hardware while bringing Mindscape to the forefront of cloud gaming.

Cloud Gaming opens the door for even more players to discover the worlds that we’re building. I’m incredibly excited to bring Mindscape's diverse lineup to Blacknut and see how new communities are able to play with our games. Blacknut is the ideal partner to support us on our mission.
— Mark Huijmans, Founder/Owner Mindscape

The partnership introduces a diverse lineup of experiences for players of all ages, including adventure, family-friendly, and casual titles. Games joining the service include The Legend of Khiimori— making its cloud gaming debut on Blacknut—alongside Leif's Adventure: Netherworld Hero, Pool Party, Windstorm: Start of a Great Friendship – Remastered, and Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature. Together, these titles reflect Mindscape’s commitment to creating engaging games that appeal to a wide audience while offering varied gameplay experiences across genres.

Bringing Mindscape Games to Blacknut is an exciting step for our platform and our players. Their expertise in bringing captivating worlds like Legend of Khiimori to life ensures that our players are getting a premium immersive experience.Our mission is to make gaming accessible and enjoyable for everyone, from casual players to dedicated gamers, and adding Mindscape’s diverse catalog offers even more ways for families and friends to play together instantly, on any device.”
— Nabil Laredj, VP of New Business & Licensing at Blacknut.

By welcoming Mindscape to its growing network of publishing partners, Blacknut continues to expand its catalog of more than 1000 premium titles available instantly through the cloud. The addition of Mindscape’s portfolio strengthens the platform’s mission to make gaming accessible to everyone—whether players are exploring new worlds, enjoying cooperative adventures with family, or discovering fresh indie experiences on the biggest screen in the house.

This deployment expands Radian Arc and Blacknut’s global cloud gaming partnership into the Vietnam market with VNPT and lays the foundation for future AI-native services and sovereign infrastructure together with COMIT. The deployment represents a commercial proof point of Radian Arc’s carrier-embedded GPU model, combining monetizable consumer services today with scalable AI infrastructure that can support sovereign AI workloads.

With VNPT’s market reach and Blacknut’s premium gaming catalog we’re bringing the next generation of interactive entertainment and computing directly to Vietnam’s 5G users. Cloud gaming is often the first large-scale consumer application of edge GPU infrastructure, and it creates the foundation for broader AI and enterprise services built on the same sovereign platform.
—David Cook, CEO of Radian Arc.

At Blacknut, we are always thrilled to work hand in hand with telecom operators to bring cloud gaming to new audiences. Expanding into Vietnam with VNPT is an important step for us, and a real pleasure to collaborate with such a strong and forward-looking partner. This launch reflects our shared ambition to make high-quality gaming accessible to everyone, across devices and without barriers.
— Olivier Avaro, CEO Blacknut

Through this launch, VNPT users can instantly stream and play over 1000 premium PC and console-quality games from Blacknut’s curated catalog, directly on mobile devices, smart TVs, and PCs without the need for expensive hardware or downloads. The service is bundled with VNPT’s consumer data plans, offering customers seamless access to cloud gaming as part of their existing connectivity packages.

The partnership also lays the groundwork for Radian Arc’s AI Points of Presence (AI PoPs) across Vietnam as part of its AI Sovereign Infrastructure model. These localized GPU deployments are designed to provide secure, in-country AI inferencing capacity for governments, enterprises, and developers, ensuring compliance with national data residency requirements while delivering low-latency performance.

This collaboration represents a significant milestone for VNPT in expanding Vietnam’s digital media ecosystem. By combining VNPT’s strong digital media platform with Radian Arc’s GPU-powered edge and Blacknut’s extensive gaming catalog, we are empowering Vietnam’s consumers with cutting-edge cloud gaming experiences while paving the way for future innovation in AI and digital entertainment.
—Mr. Nguyen Duc Hung, Director, VNPT

As we evolve into a new-generation digital enterprise, COMIT is proud to be the integration partner bringing cloud gaming services powered by the world's most advanced GPU infrastructure platform to Vietnam. This partnership exemplifies our new vision: delivering next-generation entertainment experiences to users today, while building a solid technological foundation for sovereign AI infrastructure and future cloud services.
—Mr. Le Hong Son, Chairman & CEO of COMIT

This launch forms part of Radian Arc’s broader Southeast Asia expansion strategy, following GPU edge deployments in India, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia. As part of inferX and Submer, Radian Arc is building a unified core-to-edge AI platform across the region – combining carrier-edge GPU compute, AI cloud services, and infrastructure designed for sovereignty, performance, and energy efficiency.

Blacknut is a subscription-based cloud gaming platform that gives players unlimited access to over 1,000 games across every genre — including multiplayer titles — all under one subscription. With optional game Pass add-ons and instant play on any connected device, Blacknut lets players jump into their favorite games anytime, anywhere, and seamlessly switch between devices with automatic cloud saves.

This agreement marks a significant milestone for Blacknut, solidifying its position as a preferred and trusted cloud partner for AAA publishers across the globe. With the addition of Crystal Dynamics, Blacknut continues to expand its premium portfolio and demonstrate its technical expertise, licensing capabilities, and proven know-how in delivering world-class cloud gaming experiences at scale.

For more than two decades, Tomb Raider has stood as one of the most influential franchises in gaming and entertainment. Lara Croft has become a cultural icon, inspiring generations of players and maintaining a powerful presence across games, films, comics, and global pop culture. Bringing this franchise to the cloud ensures that more players than ever can rediscover — or experience for the first time — her origin story, her adventures, and her evolution into one of gaming’s most enduring heroes.

Crystal Dynamics joining Blacknut’s network of AAA partners is a strong testament to our platform’s reliability and the extensive reach Blacknut has developed through its global distribution footprint. We’re excited to bring Lara Croft’s most defining adventures to millions of players worldwide through the cloud — no downloads, no hardware barriers, just pure gameplay.
— Nabil Laredj, VP New Business & Licensing at Blacknut

The partnership reinforces Blacknut’s commitment to delivering the industry’s most diverse and high-quality streaming catalog while supporting publishers in extending the life and reach of their most iconic franchises.

The Tomb Raider Survivor Trilogy will roll out on the Blacknut service in the coming weeks across supported markets.

We’re excited to deepen our partnership with LG in a region where demand for high-quality gaming is accelerating. India is already a key market for Blacknut’s B2C and B2B offerings, and working with LG to grow the gaming community is an exciting continuation of our footprint in the region
— Olivier Avaro, CEO Blacknut

India has rapidly emerged as one of the world’s most dynamic gaming markets, fuelled by widespread smartphone adoption, improving broadband access, and a digitally native population. With over half a billion gamers and a growing appetite for premium, console-quality experiences, India represents a significant opportunity for cloud gaming. As hardware-free gaming solutions gain traction, cloud-based platforms like Blacknut are uniquely positioned to meet the evolving expectations of Indian players who seek flexibility, affordability, and instant access to high-quality content.

Blacknut has long been part of this ecosystem, serving Indian players and industry partners through both its B2C consumer service and its B2B cloud gaming solutions. With a catalog of more than 1,000 premium titles across every genre — all playable instantly, without downloads or hardware upgrades — Blacknut already offers Indian gamers a convenient and device-agnostic way to play.

The launch of LG Gaming portal in India further strengthens the collaboration between the two companies. As a longtime global partner, Blacknut is proud to support LG in delivering a seamless gaming experience directly in the living room, enabling millions of LG Smart TV users to explore cloud gaming with ease.

With the LG Gaming portal now available in India, Blacknut and LG look forward to delivering richer, more accessible gaming experiences to players nationwide — helping shape the next chapter of India’s rapidly expanding gaming landscape.

The official signing ceremony took place in the presence of top management from three organizations, Ooredoo Algeria’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Roni Tohme, along with Mobile Arts Co-founder and CEO, Mr. Jamil Gaith, and Double T CEO Mr. Mohammed Y. Al-Obaidi. The meeting reaffirmed a shared vision centered on innovation and the development of a high-performing digital ecosystem that serves users’ needs.

As part of the upcoming Algerian launch of Ooredoo’s 5G network, the partnership will bring an unprecedented Cloud Gaming solution: Blacknut. Blacknut, a global leader in B2C & B2B cloud gaming solutions and operating in more than 65 countries, offers users a catalog of more than 1000 premium video games available via streaming across all their preferred devices with no need for downloads or expensive hardware.

Blacknut is committed to making premium gaming accessible to everyone—no matter where they live or what device they use. Partnering with Ooredoo Algeria, Mobile Arts, and Double T allows us to extend that promise even further, bringing our cloud gaming experience to Algerian players with the simplicity and performance they expect. With 5G, enjoying great games instantly and without hardware constraints becomes the norm, not the exception.
— Olivier Avaro, CEO Blacknut

On this occasion, the CEO of Ooredoo Algeria stated:

We are honored to formalize this partnership with Mobile Arts for Blacknut service launching, a global leader in cloud gaming. Through this collaboration, we aim to deliver an entirely new digital experience to our customers. As we move toward the launch of Ooredoo’s 5G network in Algeria, our ambition remains steadfast: to offer the very best to our customers by partnering with the very best.

In this partnership, Mobile Arts provides the payment technology that makes it easy for users to subscribe and play via its in-house platform MobiBox. By integrating direct carrier billing and other local payment options, Mobile Arts enables Ooredoo Algeria customers to activate a Blacknut subscription with just a few taps. The leading tech company will also support the partnership with targeted digital marketing and data-driven customer engagement, supporting Blacknut in reaching local audiences and increasing adoption among gamers across the country.

We are proud to partner with Ooredoo Algeria to power the next generation of digital entertainment experiences. The launch of this service comes at a decisive moment as 5G rolls out in Algeria, creating new expectations for speed, simplicity, and quality. Our role is to streamline payments and customer journeys so that services like Blacknut can scale quickly and sustainably. By aligning with Ooredoo’s 5G strategy, we’re helping them unlock new value and enabling consumers to enjoy premium cloud gaming in a way that is simple, seamless, and built for their everyday needs
— Hussein Taki, CCO at Mobile Arts.”

Double T, the leading Algerian company also brings its expertise to this partnership, acting as the local partner, facilitating implementation needs and ensuring alignment with local regulations.

By signing this agreement with Ooredoo Algeria and Mobile Arts, we are not only strengthening our collaboration but also shaping the future of digital innovation in Algeria and beyond. This partnership brings together Ooredoo’s leadership in connectivity, Blacknut’s expertise in cloud gaming and Double T commitment to cutting edge solutions. Together, we will deliver new opportunities, empower communities, and create experiences that inspire the next generation. On behalf of Double T, I extend my gratitude to our partners for their trust and vision. This agreement is more than a signature—it is a shared promise to innovate, to grow, and to make technology accessible for all.
— Mohammed Y. Al-Obaidi, CEO at Double T

The Blacknut service will be available through a web browser or via a dedicated application compatible with multiple devices, including smartphones, PC/Mac, tablets, and a wide array of Smart TVs. This flexibility positions Ooredoo as the first operator in the country to democratize Cloud Gaming in partnership with Blacknut and make it accessible to the general public.

Through this partnership, Ooredoo Algeria reaffirms its commitment to enhancing the digital experience of its subscribers and strengthening its status as a leading technological player in Algeria. The launch of Blacknut Cloud Gaming is only the beginning of Ooredoo Algeria’s partnership with Mobile Arts and Double T. By combining Ooredoo Algeria’s network leadership with Mobile Arts digital monetization capabilities, this partnership sets the stage for a new era of entertainment in Algeria.

Smart TVs are becoming an essential gaming platform for families and casual gamers alike. We’re proud to continue expanding our library on LG devices, offering seamless access to an ever-growing range of games right in the living room.
—Olivier Avaro, CEO Blacknut

Customers can activate a monthly subscription to play these stand-alone games directly from LG Gaming Portal on LG Smart TVs. The games are compatible with the Blacknut companion app virtual controller and a selection are playable using just the LG Magic Remote.

Current offerings available include:

LG and Blacknut will continue to bring Blacknut’s IP to LG Gaming Portal, providing convenient access to premium cloud gaming. By lowering the barriers to entry and reducing friction, the partnership allows players to focus on what matters most: the joy of gaming.

This initiative alongside the recently launched Ad-Funded option for Asphalt Legends unite continues to highlight the thriving partnership between Blacknut & LG.

Through this partnership, stc customers can enjoy a seamless cloud-based gaming experience through Blacknut’s global platform, which allows users to play over 500 premium video games directly through a web browser without needing to download or install any applications on their devices. One of the primary benefits of the platform is that it eliminates the need for storage space on a device, especially for large sized video games that require lengthy download times. Additionally, the platform instantly provides users with unlimited access to a wide library of the latest video games across multiple genres, all through a contract-free monthly subscription.

Mobile Arts plays a central role in this collaboration, managing payment integration through MobiBox to deliver frictionless subscriptions through direct carrier billing. It allows stc users to access Blacknut’s cloud gaming catalog, while also supporting targeted advertising campaigns to boost engagement and expand the service’s reach.

The Blacknut cloud gaming service will be available as an add-on subscription to stc’s customers bill,offering flexible payment options and simplified access for gamers of all ages. The initiative aligns with stc’s commitment to deliver innovative digital solutions that go beyond traditional connectivity. Such services are introduced by stc under its strategic direction to continuously enhance the lifestyles choices of its customers through innovative and more integrated experiences.

Additionally, stc emphasized its ongoing commitment to partnering with local and international businesses that can assist the Company in enhancing and evolving the experiences provided to its growing customer base. With its focus on online entertainment solutions, as well as other market segments, stc aims to offer a range of services that fulfill the demands of its diverse customer base, whether individuals or corporates. Forming strong partnerships with industry leaders of all sizes has enables stc to consistently introduce new experiences that keep pace with the evolving needs of today’s connected world. stc will continue to explore new opportunities and solutions that aim to enhance the overall experience delivered to its customers.