Last week, it was reported that Netflix was going to add game streaming to its service. More details regarding the streaming giant’s plan have surfaced and they reveal mobile devices will be the focus first.
In a report by CNET, Netflix’s primary focus will be ad-free mobile games for phones and tablets. However, its larger goal is to bring games to all devices that Netflix supports which includes TVs, game consoles, and computers.
Netflix won’t be offering a separate subscription for this service as it is ”a one-product company” according to its CEO, Reed Hastings. What this means is that it will be an all-in-one subscription that combines movies, TV, shows, documentaries, and games.
The streaming service has an advantage over rivals Amazon and Google who have streaming services (Prime Video and YouTube TV) and game streaming services (Luna and Stadia), in that these services are separated and have their own individual subscriptions. Netflix’s games will also be devoid of in-game purchases and won’t have ads.
We believe going with mobile games first is a good decision. Netflix says that its games will be based on its existing original shows and movies. This means we should expect games tied to popular shows such as Stranger Things, The Witcher, The Umbrella Academy, and Carmen Sandiego that allow viewers to be a part of the adventure and take control of their favorite characters.
Another advantage we foresee is that these mobile games will be playable over internet connections that are not strong. Will it be possible to download these games for offline play just as it is possible to download a show or movie to watch offline later? We don’t know yet as Netflix didn’t say. Nevertheless, we should expect the streaming giant to experiment with different ideas with its game service.
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