Jul 24, 2024 17:00:00

Netflix is developing over 80 new games, including games based on hit originals like 'Emily in Paris'

Netflix has released a large number of original games, and it has been revealed that it plans to add more than 80 titles to its game catalog. According to Netflix, the new games in development will include games based on original works such as '

Emily in Paris .'

Netflix is expanding its catalog of games with over 80 titles - Polygon
https://www.polygon.com/2024/7/22/24203719/netflix-game-development-earnings-call

Netflix announces over 80 mobile games on the way — here's what's coming | Tom's Guide
https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/netflix/netflix-announces-over-80-mobile-games-on-the-way-heres-whats-coming

On July 18, 2024, video streaming service Netflix announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024 (April to June). During the earnings call, Netflix President and Director Gregory K. Peters was reported to have said, 'We've released over 100 games to date. We've seen what works and what doesn't. We're going to improve our programs to make progress on the more than 80 games we have in development.'

According to Peters, the new titles Netflix is developing are 'interactive storytelling games' based on popular works such as 'Emily in Paris' and ' Selling Sunset '. These games based on Netflix original works will be called 'Netflix Stories' and will be provided through a dedicated hub on the Netflix app.

Gaming media Polygon noted, 'The news that Netflix will be adding new games to its existing library is exciting, but a game based on Perfect Match, for example, might not be the most fun. However, in addition to its original games, Netflix also offers several great third-party games , including The Case of the Golden Idol , Crispy Street , and Spiritfarer .'

Netflix started its gaming business in November 2021 and has acquired game studios such as Night School, Boss Fight, Next Games, and Spry Fox. At the time of writing, Netflix has game studios in two locations in the United States: Southern California and Helsinki.

Netflix has been focusing on game development in recent years, and has hired Alan Tuscan, who served as executive vice president of game development at Epic Games and has been involved in the development of the company's popular titles such as 'Fortnite,' 'LEGO Fortnite,' 'Rocket League,' and 'Fall Guys,' to head the games division.

Netflix Taps Epic Games' Alain Tascan as President of Games
https://variety.com/2024/gaming/news/netflix-games-president-alain-tascan-epic-1236081464/

According to Variety, the appointment of Tuscan as president of Netflix's games division comes a month after it was announced that Mike Verdu, who worked in games development at Facebook and EA, would move from his role as vice president of games to a new role focused on 'transformative innovation in game creation and development.'

Prior to joining Epic Games, Tuscan worked at Ubisoft and EA, where he worked on titles such as Army of Two , Need for Speed: Nitro , and Batman: Vengeance .

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