Netflix is something most would associate with TV or movies, not video games, unless it's The Witcher series or the Castlevania anime. But that's all changing, and just as it was rumored earlier this year, Netflix is beginning to offer games to its subscribers. The streaming giant has been toying with the idea of making and offering games, with the company's acquisition of Oxenfree developer Night School Studio, and the occasional release of games based on the Stranger Things franchise.

Now, Netflix users will be able to get in some gaming alongside their media streaming, with the global rollout of Netflix Games. This new service is included with any level of Netflix subscription, and offers five different games to start with: Stranger Things: 1984, Stranger Things 3, Shooting Hoops, Card Blast, and Teeter Up, each of which is currently only available on Android for now. Netflix says that some games may require an always-online connection, but others will be playable even when offline. If you're interested in trying any of these titles out, all you need to do is open Netflix on an Android device and swipe over to the new gaming tab to start playing.

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[subcon959]

How bizarre that they didn't want to be the Netflix of gaming..

 

[ZeroFX]

Boo, trash company. Got tired of ruining anime now on to games.

 

[kevin corms]

How bizarre that they didn't want to be the Netflix of gaming..

I dont think you get it, shows and movies are sent to your device and processed client side. They are doing the same with games the best way possible at the moment, none of this foolishness where companies try running games server side. Many companies already make it so you can start playing games with partial downloads, as internet gets faster it will become more and more seamless at the same time that even mobile hardware is becoming capable of providing the console/pc like experience. I'm guessing a few sales folks got in charge of projects that stream games the way its done now, because it makes little sense.

Boo, trash company. Got tired of ruining anime now on to games.

Just because they make bad anime does mean they ruin anime.

 

[Dud]

Kind of werid they're not pulling up into iPhones and whatnot. Might it have to do with Apple's tight restrictions?

 

[AmandaRose]

Kind of werid they're not pulling up into iPhones and whatnot. Might it have to do with Apple's tight restrictions?

See my post on page 1 it is coming to iPhone.

 

[D34DL1N3R]

Playstation Now is more likely iirc.

Oh, stop. As if Gamepass isn't littered with indie and mobile port garbage.

 

[Dud]

See my post on page 1 it is coming to iPhone.

I completely missed that. Thanks!

 

[ZeroFX]

Just because they make bad anime does mean they ruin anime.

Pffffft.

Also, why those empty messages? These only trash the thread...

 

[DuoForce]

If it's included in the current subscription then I am open to it. It won't start out perfect obviously but I am looking forward towards progress on cloud gaming. (Especially if the computer on the other end of the connection is a lot stronger than current consumer hardware)

 

[KingVamp]

Missed out on Netgames/Netgaming.

 

[SS4]

Sounds like a horrible idea . . .
I'm sure some ppl will enjoy it but its not for actual gamers . . .

 

[HarveyHouston]

Netflix gaming. Now I've heard everything.

 

[gaga941021]

Oh, stop. As if Gamepass isn't littered with indie and mobile port garbage.

Okay.

 

[Tom Bombadildo]

I'm surprised they're not limiting it to their premium tier or whatever it's called these days, though I wouldn't be surprised if they change that in the future.

Either way, interesting. Glad it's not game streaming and you actually download the games, although the "some games must be always online" thing is annoying...but then, given it's (currently) just a mobile service anyways doesn't matter that much. Maybe I'll grab some of the games if they actually put something worthwhile on it.

 

[kevin corms]

Sounds like a horrible idea . . .
I'm sure some ppl will enjoy it but its not for actual gamers . . .

People who play games are gamers, they don’t need your approval based on the games they play.

 

[SS4]

People who play games are gamers, they don’t need your approval based on the games they play.

So by that logic every kids racing down the streets are actual racers . . .
I guess everyone cutting wood and nailing it together are also carpenters . . .
Should i keep going?
I mean they don't need my approval as long as you think otherwise right

 

[kevin corms]

So by that logic every kids racing down the streets are actual racers . . .
I guess everyone cutting wood and nailing it together are also carpenters . . .
Should i keep going?
I mean they don't need my approval as long as you think otherwise right

Yes, obviously you are only a gamer if you get paid to game. You might want to understand what you are saying before you say it

Definition of the word gamer is “a person who plays video games or participates in role-playing games.”. You don’t change the definition of words to suit your argument . For more context a carpenter “a worker who builds or repairs wooden structures or their structural parts”.