In its endeavor to expand entertainment dimensions, Netflix is setting the stage for cloud gaming in the U.S., following successful preliminary tests in Canada and the U.K.
Since 2021, the brand’s focus shifted toward a seamless gaming experience, manifesting through acquisitions of gaming studios and bespoke licenses with individual game developers. Their vision is clear: gaming should be as synonymous with Netflix as streaming.
From its initial foray into mobile gaming in 2021, Netflix’s aspirations have soared. They’re set on ensuring every subscriber can dive into the gaming realm, whether it’s via TVs, PCs, or mobile devices.
As a testament to this commitment, they’ve initiated a beta test phase for a handful of members in Canada and the U.K. Game aficionados can soon revel in titles like “Oxenfree” from Night School Studio and the riveting “Molehew’s Mining Adventure“.
Netflix has also innovatively transformed everyday phones into gaming controllers for a more immersive TV experience, while conventional keyboard and mouse setups cater to PC and Mac users.
This strategic beta phase aims to refine their gaming technology and streamline user experience. Expect seamless game streaming on a spectrum of devices, spanning Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast with Google TV, LG TVs, and many more, with the list continually updating.
In expanding gaming accessibility, Netflix hopes to simplify the gaming experience for its vast global community. The company is in the early chapters of this gaming tale but is eagerly scripting an epic narrative. Feedback from beta users will be the compass guiding Netflix’s journey into the gaming cosmos.
Netflix’s cloud gaming evolution signifies a future where entertainment isn’t pigeonholed but is a vast, interconnected universe.
