Olivier Avaro, CEO and Founder of Blacknut, an online video game streaming service, talked to us about creating an accessible game streaming platform following a hybrid distribution strategy, explained the service's curation philosophy, and discussed building a multifunctional TV-first platform.

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Blacknut's CEO discusses building a family-focused cloud gaming platform that prioritizes accessibility over hardcore gaming. The service uses a hybrid B2B/DTC distribution model, integrates directly into 100M+ Smart TVs, and operates across 65+ countries using public-private cloud infrastructure. Key differentiators include curated content for all ages, partnerships with 150+ publishers, tiered monetization through premium Passes, and a new ad-supported free tier called ZAP! to reduce barriers to entry.

How Blacknut Creates Accessible Video Game Streaming Platform