As we know, for about ten years we have been in a new phase of audiovisual entertainment: that of streaming platforms. From Netflix From Amazon Prime to Disney+ to Paramount+, every major company offering film and television content is moving in the current direction: that of an online catalog accessible through a subscription.
Netflix Takes an Extraordinary Step
Netflix itself, the most famous of all, is about to take an even more extraordinary step. The American giant would also like to offer video games in streaming, also changing the video game landscape. Of course we know very well that video games have been present online for a very long time, just think of the online casinoThe latter, in fact, allow you to access huge and safe gaming areas, allowing you to entertain your friends with small and large competitions. Furthermore, staying on topic, among the most popular categories are productions on the theme of gambling and online casinos. This is undoubtedly due to the immense appeal of this activity.
A new section of the online ready service
Returning to the main topic, As far as Netflix is concerned, the games would be placed in a new section of the service, just like a series or movie genre. Furthermore, according to Bloomberg, games would be included at no additional cost to Netflix subscriptions. For Netflix, it's both about finding new growth drivers for an offering that's now well-known to consumers, especially in countries already saturated with streaming services. In recent years, Netflix has faced fierce competition from Amazon Prime and Disney+.
This last These are two services that currently focus on movies and series, although Amazon has begun to establish connections with video games. Netflix will also have to compete with incumbent video game giants like Sony and Microsoft. The latter recently launched its streaming offering based on Xbox Series X games on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android. Microsoft plans to expand to television soon. So far, tech or television giants have failed to establish themselves in the video game space.
A strategy to be an entertainment giant
It's therefore possible that Netflix will add video games to its catalog as early as next year. This desire for diversification fits Netflix's strategy of no longer being just an audiovisual giant but rather an entertainment giant. However, this new mode of consumption raises many questions: How will we be able to play (remote controls, controllers, phones, etc.)?
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