Netflix is continuing to expand its gaming library, adding standout indie hits such as the Hugo award winning rogue-like Hades, and platformer Braid to the site as part of its Geeked Week event.
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Netflix has expanded its test of a streaming games service to the US today. There are also unconfirmed rumors that Netflix would like to expand the service to cover major third-party games.
If you are one of the lucky ones picked for this limited beta test, you can stream and play two games from Netflix on your smart TV today, and over the next few weeks on your PC via a web browser.
Netflix will continue to expand its mobile game publishing efforts in 2023, including exclusive titles from Ubisoft. Super Evil Megacorp is also working on a Netflix-exclusive game.
Following the release of Oxenfree, Twelve Minutes, and Kentucky Route Zero recently, Netflix has brought another high-profile title to mobile platforms in the form of TMNT: Shredder's Revenge.
Netflix is hiring a team of senior designers, engineers, producers, and project directors to work on a brand-new AAA PC gaming title. Work is underway at its LA-based Netflix Games Studio.
Netflix's VP of game development Mike Verdu has confirmed that the streaming service is looking to launch its own cloud gaming service. This comes weeks after Google shuttered its Stadia service.
Netflix will add 10 new games to its growing catalog under Netflix Games, a mobile gaming venture. With the latest additions, subscribers will be able to download and play 32 game titles.
Netflix's games are yet to appeal to subscribers. Data from Apptopia suggests that just 1% of subscribers are playing Netflix's games. It launched the games section last November to offer more value.
Netflix Gaming is adding four new games, three of which are immediately available to subscribers through the Netflix mobile app. Will mobile games be enough to stem the subscriber exodus?
Netflix is planning to add support for live streaming on its platform. The company has confirmed that it has early stages of development for live streams for unscripted shows and stand-up specials.
Netflix has reported a decline in its total subscriber count for the first time since October 2011. The firm has attributed this to its exit from Russia and cancellations due to price hikes.
Netflix has acquired its third mobile game studio after releasing two new games and announcing a third. The streaming giant is currently offering 16 smartphone games for iOS and Android.
Netflix has launched its gaming platform “Netflix Games” globally. It will rollout through the Netflix mobile app for Android at launch with iOS support to follow at a later unspecified date.
Netflix has started testing its gaming service for Android users in Poland. Two Stranger Things titles can now be downloaded from the Play Store at no additional cost for Netflix subscribers.