Netflix launch games on its platform. The new development is a result of a years-long experiment that the Netflix is doing to go beyond offering movies and television series and please both its investors and users with newer experiences.
Netflix subscribers across the globe can now be able to play five mobile games :
- Stranger Things: 1984 (BonusXP),
- Stranger Things 3: The Game (BonusXP),
- Shooting Hoops (Frosty Pop),
- Card Blast (Amuzo & Rogue Games),
- Teeter Up (Frosty Pop).
Netflix has release mobile games on Android devices.
You can pick them through the dedicated games row or games tab available on mobile devices or using from the categories drown down menu on tablets, and then download the selected games via Google Play.
When downloaded, the games will be available for access directly through the Netflix app.
Although the initial experience is limited to Android as it is also on the way for iOS users.
Netflix is not charging any fees for offering mobile games on its platform.
The Netflix is also not serving any advertisements or have in-app purchases to offer games through its platform.
As this could be an introductory move as Netflix may eventually be able to use gaming as a source of generating additional revenues.
For masses, games on Netflix are available in as many languages as the platform has for its regular offerings.
That means you can get games even in Indian languages, including Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Marathi, and Tamil, among many others.
If you have not select any particular language of your choice, games will default to English.
Also some of the Netflix games can even be played offline.
Games are not available on the Kids profile.
You will also be require to enter the PIN you have set up to prevent children from having access to your profile to play games on your device.
Mike Verdu, VP, Game Development at Netflix, Said :
“Just like our series, films and specials, we want to design games for any level of play and every kind of player, whether you’re a beginner or a lifelong gamer,”
Netflix has been working with indie game studios including BonusXP for some time.
In September Netflix also acquire video game creator Night School Studio and roll out the five initial mobile game titles in select European markets to test the new move.
In July, Netflix formally announce its venture into the gaming world.
The Netflix told its investors during the earnings call for its second quarter that it sees gaming as another new content category.
Netflix may be able to grow stickiness on its platform by offering games alongside movies and television series.
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