Netflix Reportedly Planning to Stream Video Games

Bloomberg reports that Netflix is planning to add video games to its streaming service within the next year, with the company bringing a former EA and Facebook (Oculus) executive on board to help. Verdu had a hand in several mobile titles from Electronic Arts in the past, and most recently has been working in developer relations for Facebook—specifically with the Oculus VR team.

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Netflix is no stranger to video games. The streaming service has played host to several TV series based on licensed video games, and had a video game made from its original series Stranger Things. The company even has interactive, choose-your-own-adventure TV specials available, such as the “Bandersnatch” episode of Black Mirror, which blurs the lines between games and film.

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