Is It True That Netflix Will Make A Video Game Service Similar To Apple Arcade?

JAKARTA – In the last few months, the giant film studio Netflix has been rumored to be entering the game world. Apparently the news is not just a figment. Apparently, Netflix is not playing around in the world of gaming.

Based on a Bloomberg report, Netflix is ready to enter the world of video games and they will recruit Mike Verdu, a former executive of Facebook and Electronic Arts Inc. Verdu has assisted Facebook in developing Oculus content. He is predicted to serve as vice president at his new company.

However, until now there has been no clearer information regarding what types of games Netflix will be working on. It is not yet known what their future project roadmap will be.

Launching Sputnik News, before Netflix planned to venture into the gaming world, they had tried to create interactive content by launching “You vs. Wild” and “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. The Reverend” has both been released in 2019 and 2020. Another interactive video content that Netflix has successfully worked on is the 2018 film “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch.”

On the other hand, not all of Netflix's efforts are aimed at an adult audience. They also do a lot of interactive works for children. Netflix has also not issued an official statement regarding whether they will follow Apple in presenting a subscription video game service.

Apple first launched its subscription video game service, Apple Arcade. Apple's game service does not require an age limit and can be run by users without the need to connect to the internet.