Netflix has announced that it is expanding its streaming service to include video games. This move is part of Netflix’s ongoing efforts to provide additional benefits to its subscribers. The initial beta test for the game streaming service is limited, with only two games available: Oxenfree and Molehew’s Mining Adventure, both developed by Netflix’s Night School Studio.
To access the gaming feature, subscribers will need to download Netflix’s special controller app on their iPhone or Android device. The streaming service will be available on select devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast with Google TV, and Roku devices. Users can also play games on the web using a mouse and keyboard.
This expansion into gaming is a significant step for Netflix as it continues to grow its library and offerings. The company has expressed interest in expanding beyond mobile devices and has plans to release games based on its popular franchises like Squid Game, Wednesday, Extraction, and Black Mirror. Netflix has even had discussions with Take-Two about licensing a game from the Grand Theft Auto series, highlighting its ambitions in the gaming industry.
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