Nigerian Afrobeat megastar Burna Boy and fast-rising South African filmmaker Mandla Dube are among the names headlining the new slate from Black Mic Mac, the production banner championing African and Middle Eastern talent that was launched last year by production and sales vet Pape Boye and Logical Pictures. The line-up includes close to a dozen […]
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‘The Sopranos’ Star Toni Kalem Explores Family History in Adapting Lore Segal’s Wartime Novel ‘Other People’s Houses’ (EXCLUSIVE)
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Does Netflix Have a Free Trial in 2024?
Since its beginning in the streaming world back in 2007, Netflix has been a pioneer and a primetime player that brought us quality, original shows (Black Mirror, Stranger Things, The Witcher) and movies (The Irishman, All Quiet on the Western Front, Marriage Story) to remember.
As streaming has evolved and changed throughout thee years, streaming services have also been changing in structure, content rights, and pricing. Despite the increase of competition, Netflix does not offer any sort of free trial. Even though the service does have a free trial page in the Netflix help center, it simply states that Netflix does not offer free trials and points to links on how to change your Netflix plan or cancel your Netflix membership.
Can You Get Netflix for Free in Other Ways?
Although Netflix doesn’t have a free trial directly, you can still technically get free Netflix through other means. The only true “free” option available is T-Mobile’s Netflix on Us benefit that offers a free Netflix when you sign up for certain Go5G plans of the service. Both Verizon and Comcast offer subscription bundles that can help reduce the overall cost of Netflix, but these plans don’t give you the service for no additional cost.
What Netflix Alternatives Have Free Trials?
Luckily, if you are looking for a free streaming service trial, there are still multiple competitors that offer quality content and a chance to sample their streaming library for free. Check out these various alternatives below:
For a full list of descriptions and pricing, check out our article on the best Netflix alternatives with free trials.
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There’s been plenty of concern about the potential for AI to replace artists and human creativity, but during his keynote at the May 16 AI On The Lot event in downtown Los Angeles, Renard Jenkins politely reminded attendees that AI could affect most any job, including those of CFOs to CEOs. “I would simply suggest […]
Inside ‘X-Men ’97’: EP Brad Winderbaum Talks Shocking Deaths, Marvel Cameos and Bringing ‘Human Desire’ to the Show
SPOILER WARNING: This story discusses major plot developments across the entire first season of “X-Men ’97,” currently streaming on Disney+. To say Marvel fans have enjoyed the first season “X-Men ’97” — the continuation of the beloved animated series from the 1990s, widely credited for laying the foundation for the explosion of superhero cinema in the […]
Luminate Streaming Ratings: ‘Mother of the Bride,’ ‘Bodkin’ Bubble Up, ‘Idea of You,’ ‘Unfrosted’ Hold Strong
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Nicolas Cage’s Sun-Bleached, Rat-Munching Mind-Bender ‘The Surfer’ Makes Waves at Cannes With Six-Minute Standing Ovation
Nicolas Cage was having fun as his new trippy psychological thriller, “The Surfer,” scored a six-minute standing ovation at a Cannes Film Festival midnight screening on Friday night. Cage appeared to be having a ball, beaming from ear to ear and waving across the room as cheers erupted around the Palais. At one point he […]
Persona 6: Everything We Know So Far
With Persona 3 Reload officially in the rearview mirror, our next major slice of Persona-branded high school student simulation and turn-based dungeon battles will come via a presumed Persona 6. But when exactly will we see this next Persona game? And what will it be?
In truth, we know very, very little right now, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take a look at some early rumours and comments from the teams over at Atlus regarding Persona’s next mainline entry. So, let’s run through all the brief bits of information we’ve learned so far about what’s next for the series.
Persona 6 Isn’t Confirmed Just Yet, but Atlus Wants to Make a New Entry
Although Atlus hasn’t come out and officially confirmed that Persona 6 is on its way, the team has gone on record to confirm that there will be future additions to the franchise. Back in 2018, the Persona studio’s chief director, Kazuhisa Wada, told Dengeki Playstation (later translated by Persona Central) that it was working on “mid-to-long term plans, including new numbered entries.”
Since then, the company has alluded to the release of a new mainline entry several times, whether that’s through job postings or hints that the company is working on something new. Although even without Atlus continuing to make clear that a sequel is in the works, it feels somewhat inevitable. Persona 5’s sales recently crossed 10 million units and Persona 3 Reload became the fastest-selling game in Atlus’ history this year, amassing a million copies sold in just one week. With recent entries pulling in record profits, it’s hard to imagine Persona 6 isn’t in the studio’s future.
Persona 6 Doesn’t Have a Release Date, But Leaks Suggest It Could Come in the Next Few Years
Considering we don’t have an official reveal of Persona 6 just yet, there’s very little to go off regarding how far along it is and when it will hit shelves. That being said, one prominent leak seems to imply we can expect the game in the next two years. Midori, A reputable insider who has shared multiple leaks pertaining to Atlus, SEGA and the Persona franchise in the past, shared on X that they’d heard the game will either launch in 2025 or 2026. They went on to claim that 2026 seems the most likely candidate, especially as the series’ 30th anniversary falls within the same year.
As with any leak, it’s worth taking the release window with a grain of salt until Atlus officially confirms anything, however, Midori has been a reliable source of information when it comes to early Persona news in the past. Considering Atlus has been rapidly releasing Persona content as of late, with Persona 5 Tactica, Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5: The Phantom X’s China-exclusive open beta all launching in the space of a year, the studio seems to be ramping up its output of Persona titles, so a new mainline release in the next few years feels pretty fitting.
There’s a Very Good Chance Persona 6 Won’t Be PlayStation Exclusive
Without an official Persona 6 reveal from Atlus, we don’t currently have any firm information about the platforms the sequel will release on, but a major change in Atlus’ attitude towards exclusivity could likely mean the next mainline release is the first to debut on multiple systems.
In the past, every mainline Persona game has debuted exclusively on PlayStation. However, Atlus’ focus on Sony’s systems has changed significantly in the past few years. Following the studio’s decision to release Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden and Persona 5 Royal on PC, Xbox and Switch, it has trended towards releasing its major, tentpole titles on as many platforms as possible.
Persona 3 Reload was not only available on PS5, Xbox and PC when it hit shelves, but was added to Xbox Game Pass at launch. Meanwhile, the team’s next major release, Metaphor ReFantazio, is slated to hit all major platforms bar the Switch this fall. With the team catering to a wider audience when releasing its biggest games, it seems Persona 6 could well be the first mainline entry to debut across a range of different platforms.
Atlus’s Goal is to Have Persona 6 “Exceed” Persona 5
Although Persona has always had a large, loyal fanbase, Persona 5 was the game that launched the series into the stratosphere. From glowing reviews to millions of sales, it was a huge hit and is still considered one of the best RPGs of the modern era. However, Atlus is aiming to outdo it in their next game, and has even brought on a bigger team to ensure they do.
As spotted and translated by Persona Central, Atlus posted a job recruitment page back in 2017. Alongside listings for different roles within the company were interviews with staff at Atlus, including the studio’s director: Naoto Hiraoka. In his interview, he claimed the team’s goal was to “create a [Persona] 6 which exceeds [Persona] 5,” and that the recruitment drive was imperative because “exceeding 5 will be difficult with the current staff.” Considering Persona 5 was the team’s biggest and most ambitious game yet, it’ll be interesting to see what Atlus does to up the ante in the sequel.
The Game’s Colour Scheme Will Allegedly Be Green
One of the major calling cards of a Persona game is its bold, attention-grabbing art style. Each game has its own take on the Persona aesthetic, usually themed around a specific colour. Persona 3 heavily featured a gothic blue, Persona 4 went for a more uplifting yellow and Persona 5 bathed itself in a chaotic red. For Persona 6, it seems the developers are aiming to add a splash of green to the franchise.
Once again taking a look at Atlus leaker Midori‘s recent tweets, they claimed in April that “The color theme for Persona 6 is green.” Interestingly, the leak adds fuel to the fire of a long-running fan theory that started after Atlus posted some artwork for the series’ 25th anniversary event. The image showed a lineup of all the lead characters throughout the franchise’s six mainline games. Next to Joker from Persona 5, you can see a bucket filled with green paint.
Ever since the image dropped, fans were convinced the bucket confirmed that the next game would feature a green color-scheme, and if Midori’s claims are true, it seems the theories were correct all along.
Callum Williams is a freelance media writer with years of experience as a game critic, news reporter, guides writer and features writer.
Nike Releases New Air Jordan 11 Retro Low Sneakers: Here’s Where to Get A Pair Online
When Michael Jordan made his return to the NBA after a two-season hiatus, he took the Chicago Bulls to the Eastern Conference Semifinals in 1995. Although MJ eventually fell to the upstart Orlando Magic with Shaquille O’Neal and Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway, he was wearing the iconic Nike Air Jordan 11 sneakers. And now, nearly 30 […]