Netflix Set to Offer Video Games to Users

Netflix has shown itself to be dominant as a television and movie streaming service. It has over 200 million paid subscribers, helping the platform achieve annual revenue of more than 25 billion USD in 2020. Despite consistent growth, Netflix isn’t happy to just sit there and keep conducting business as usual. The CEOs are keen to branch out into other areas of entertainment, giving users even more ways to enjoy an evening, whether alone or with loved ones. This will begin with the inclusion of games, for users who want a more active personal entertainment experience.

This move was signified with the hiring of Mike Verdu. A former Electronic Arts and Facebook executive, he’s considered the best person to help launch this new venture. With Mike’s support, Netflix hopes to integrate video games into its current platform. It will be included as if it’s an extra genre, blending in seamlessly with the movies and TV shows that are already available. When logging on, users will have the opportunity to decide whether they want to watch something or play something. It doesn’t require any more thought or effort than that.

Netflix has a history of launching original genres on its streaming platform. It has created its own genre categories, such as comedy specials. It has then filled these genres with original content, giving users a reason to keep paying the monthly fee. Netflix is full of classics and exclusive content to help keep people entertained. For the low monthly fee, many people feel that they get their money’s worth when using Netflix. Gaming will only further increase the value of this service, helping it to remain competitive over streaming services like Amazon Prime.

Some worry that in branching out to other industries, Netflix will be forced to increase its prices. However, according to an anonymous source, the platform doesn’t plan to increase its monthly subscription cost even after adding video games to its list of services. This means that the games are essentially available for free. Those who have no desire to play games won’t feel they’re being overcharged and those who do won’t have to pay extra for the privilege. It’s a true win for everybody.

If you’re stuck for ideas when it comes to Netflix movies, then you can use other online services to help. For instance, Netflix Movie Search provides a list of Netflix movies containing all the films available on the platform. This can help inspire you when deciding what to watch. In the future, such a service may also exist for Netflix’s video game selection. To start browsing their movie lists, head to Netflix Movie Search.

This move into video games feels like a natural progression for Netflix. It ensures that their content remains fresh and relevant, helping to keep the company one step ahead of the competition. It remains to be seen, however, which games will be included and how popular this option will be with users.

Source: Bloomberg