Netflix: Own gaming

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Netflix has recently confirmed several rumors that video games should be part of the streaming service. But it was not clear how the whole thing should look. With the first test, which is now starting in Poland, it becomes clear how Netflix could implement a gaming program.

Netflix and Gaming: How exactly does it work?

More than just series and movies : With the new offer Netflix expands the program a completely new division, which is initially aligned with smartphone games. In the first test there is therefore the two games Stranger Things 1984 and Stranger Things 3: The Game, which can be downloaded without additional costs.

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Only in Poland: The games are only displayed only Polish accounts. As soon as subscription owners log in with the app, there is a new category called Games Mobile Games in the main menu. On the product side there is then a link over which the respective game can be downloaded and installed. So there is no streaming so far.

First of all Android: The first test of the gaming offer is relatively limited and therefore only works on Android devices. It could be on the direct connection to the Google Play Store necessary to download the game. Officially, Netflix has not yet been expressed. But it is to be assumed that further platforms can benefit from the gaming offer.

With the gaming bid Netflix would like to comply with the following promises:

• No advertising
• No microtransactions
• Games will be part of the existing subscription

There should be even more information about Gaming on Netflix in the future. It can be assumed that in good progress the service is extended to other countries and above all with more games. What Netflix plans with the program in the future, read here:

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Netflix confirms video games as part of the streaming service, but is limited to mobile games

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Poland seems to be a very good test country anyway for some companies. Namely, Sony has also started a test function for PlayStation Plus in April 2021. Accordingly, all with a constant subscription can use the so-called video passport. This is a kind of streaming service for Sony Pictures-produced series and movies.

What do you think of the games? What would you like to see as part of the gaming service?