Netflix is reviving the concept behind popular app-based game show HQ Trivia with its new series "Best Guess Live", a weekday mobile game show hosted by Howie Mandel and Hunter March. The show will air at 8PM ET / 5PM PT on Mondays through Fridays, promising to reward players who answer questions quickly and participate multiple times per week.
The format appears to be similar to HQ Trivia, with multiple-choice questions and a focus on speed and frequency of participation. While the exact prize money hasn't been disclosed, Netflix has promised thousands of dollars in giveaways.
HQ Trivia, founded by Vine co-founders Rus Yusupov and Colin Kroll, gained popularity in 2017 thanks to its host Scott Rogowsky and the convenience of watching it on your phone during downtime. Despite its success, the app struggled to maintain momentum, earning a CNN documentary that explored its rise and fall.
Netflix has been expanding its live show offerings and experimenting with casual games and interactive content. Having abandoned its efforts to develop AAA games, the company is now focusing on lighter experiences based on its own IP. The new "Best Guess Live" series seems like a natural fit for this strategy, capitalizing on existing users' daily app visits.
By incorporating elements of live gaming and mobile viewing habits, Netflix may be able to create a engaging experience that appeals to a wide audience. Given the success of similar shows and games, it's likely that many viewers will be willing to participate in "Best Guess Live" for cash prizes, making this new series an attractive proposition for the streaming giant.
The format appears to be similar to HQ Trivia, with multiple-choice questions and a focus on speed and frequency of participation. While the exact prize money hasn't been disclosed, Netflix has promised thousands of dollars in giveaways.
HQ Trivia, founded by Vine co-founders Rus Yusupov and Colin Kroll, gained popularity in 2017 thanks to its host Scott Rogowsky and the convenience of watching it on your phone during downtime. Despite its success, the app struggled to maintain momentum, earning a CNN documentary that explored its rise and fall.
Netflix has been expanding its live show offerings and experimenting with casual games and interactive content. Having abandoned its efforts to develop AAA games, the company is now focusing on lighter experiences based on its own IP. The new "Best Guess Live" series seems like a natural fit for this strategy, capitalizing on existing users' daily app visits.
By incorporating elements of live gaming and mobile viewing habits, Netflix may be able to create a engaging experience that appeals to a wide audience. Given the success of similar shows and games, it's likely that many viewers will be willing to participate in "Best Guess Live" for cash prizes, making this new series an attractive proposition for the streaming giant.
. The fact that they're adapting the format into a live show is genius 
. I mean, who doesn't love a good game show on their lunch break or during their daily commute? It's perfect for our generation of mobile-first users 
. And with Howie Mandel and Hunter March hosting, it's gotta be entertaining 
. Plus, the fact that they're offering cash prizes is a major selling point 
. I can already imagine myself tuning in every Monday to Friday at 8PM ET... my productivity will be severely impacted 
. But hey, if it means more interactive content on Netflix, I'm all for it 
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- it's like they're speaking straight to our screens. The fact that Howie Mandel and Hunter March are hosting is a huge plus, they're both hilarious and I can already imagine us all screaming at the screen when we get questions wrong 
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I mean, I've played those HQ Trivia thingies before and they were kinda fun, but the questions always seemed like they'd be super easy or really hard. Like, how's that fair? 
And what if you're stuck at work or something and can't play every day? Can you still get in on the prizes then? 
Guess we'll have to wait and see how this one plays out! 
Ayyyooo! 
with Howie Mandel and Hunter March hostin' 
. Players can stream live on phone during commutes 
! I mean, back in my day, we didn't need no fancy apps or Netflix to have fun. We just used our brains and watched some good ol' fashioned TV, that's what we did. But hey, I guess times change and people get bored easily? 
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but seriously tho if this one lives up to its promise, thousands of dollars in giveaways sounds pretty enticing 
Plus, have you seen Howie Mandel's facial expressions on camera?