Paris, Apr 28, 2026 | Blacknut, the leading global cloud gaming service for the general public, announces its launch on select Whale TV models.Whale TV is an independent TV OS that is available globally and powers more than 46.5 monthly active TVs.
Through this partnership, Whale TV users that run Whale OS 3 or Whale OS 10 can instantly access Blacknut’s catalog of over1,000 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 NorthAmerica, 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, andAI-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 aworld-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
The living room has become a central hub for entertainment, and this collaboration makes it easier than ever for players to enjoy games alongside their favorite shows and apps. With Blacknut integrated directly into Whale TV, discovering new titles is simple and seamless, giving players instant access to high-quality gaming anytime, anywhere.
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.
About Blacknut
Blacknut is the world's leading pure playercloud gaming service dedicated to the general public, distributed both Direct to consumers and B2B through ISPs, device manufacturers, OTT services &Media companies. Blacknut offers the largest catalog of premium games with over1000 titles via 150+ licensing partnerships carefully selected for the whole family, all included in a monthly subscription. The service is available in more than 65 countries across Europe, Asia, LATAM, MENA, & North America on a wide range of devices, including mobiles, set-top-boxes and Smart TVs. www.blacknut.com
About Whale TV
Whale TV is an independent TV operating system that makes TVs smart and simple to use. Since its inception in 2011, the company has worked with more than 400 TV brands and enables over 46.5 M monthly active TVs around the world to help consumers discover, find and watch their favorite entertainment. With its easy-to-use TV OS, the company connects consumers, TV brands, content providers and advertisers. Whale TV is headquartered in Singapore and has teams collaborating across the globe to makeTV better for everyone.
