To delve deeper into the realm of gaming, Netflix has begun testing its titles on more devices, including TVs and computers. On Monday, the streamer claimed that a “limited number” of subscribers living in the U.S. and Canada will be able to cloud-stream select games on TVs, with a test on PC and Mac coming in the next few weeks. The testing period included two games — Night School Studios’ Oxenfree and Molehew’s mining adventure — and used the phone as a controller. Earlier this month, the company inadvertently released a new game controller app on the Apple App Store, sparking rumors of Netflix Games getting TV support.
“Since adding mobile gaming to Netflix in 2021, we’ve been committed to creating a great gaming experience for our members. Our goal has always been to provide a game for everyone, and we’re working hard to make it easy, fluid, and ubiquitous for our members.” service,” Netflix Games vice president Mike Verdu said in a statement. blog post. “Today, we’re taking the first step to allow our members to play games on all the devices they can watch Netflix on — TVs, computers, and phones.” After a sweeping crackdown on password sharing, Netflix is aiming to Free games serve as added value to improve its membership experience.Last year, the company also expressed interest in Expand to cloud gamingthough the plan isn’t to compete with the likes of the PlayStation or Xbox.
Now obviously, these games will be streamed to your TV, and you’ll be able to control it using the Netflix Game Controller app, which essentially acts as a touchscreen gamepad with an analog shaker on the left for movement. The lever, which has an operating button on it, is right. Currently, Netflix games will run on a small selection of TVs and connected TV devices, including LG TVs, Amazon Fire TV streaming players, Roku devices, Nvidia Shield TV, Chromecast with Google TV, Samsung smart TVs, and Walmart ONN. More devices will be added “continuously”. Meanwhile, the PC and Mac versions will be playable on select (unspecified) browsers via the official Netflix website, and will rely on keyboard and mouse controls.
Any tech-related issues will be ironed out during testing — it has to be, since lag or stuttering in a video game will feel more annoying than streaming a movie or show. As mentioned, only two games were included during the testing period: a gem-mining arcade game called Molehew’s Mining Adventure, and Oxenfree, an atmospheric supernatural thriller about a group of friends who open a ghostly portal. It’s being developed by Night School Studios, the first developer Netflix has acquired as it pivots to gaming content in 2021. The streamer also plans to launch 40 new games on its platform this year, offering loans based on existing IP and working with external partners such as Ubisoft.
Right now, there’s no word on when Netflix will bring its game catalog to TV.
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