Netflix intends to release games for TV and PC

Netflix is ​​embarking on a new initiative for Expand your presence in the gaming worldAs stated in a statement by the company’s Vice President of Games Mike Verdue. On Monday, it was announced that Netflix will run game tests on select TVs and PCs as part of its strategy to make games available on a wide range of devices.

To achieve this goal, Netflix has begun limited beta testing, starting with Canada and the United Kingdom. This beta test is focused on a small group of members and is aimed at pre-selected TVs, starting Monday. In addition, in the coming weeks the company plans to expand this beta test to PC and Mac computers. To access the games, members will be able to use the Netflix.com address through supported browsers.

It is worth noting that Netflix’s foray into the gaming field began in November 2021, when the company launched games for mobile devices. Initially, these game titles were exclusively available on iOS, developed by Apple, and Android, by Alphabet. Now, with this new phase of testing on TVs and PCs, Netflix is ​​looking to expand the reach of its games, bringing the interactive entertainment experience to a broader and more diverse audience.

By providing the ability to play games on a wide range of devices, the company’s goal is to provide a more intuitive and accessible gaming experience to all subscribers around the world, explained Verdu, a spokesperson for the company.

“By making games available on more devices, we hope to make gaming more accessible to our members around the world.”

Netflix announced that the games will be available to play on TVs and will work exclusively on select devices from early partners, such as Amazon Fire TV Streaming Media Players, Chromecast with Google TV, and Roku devices, among other options. This means that subscribers will be able to enjoy games directly on their TVs through these devices, which expands the entertainment options offered by the platform.