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Netflix underpins commitment to games but says 'no' to in-game ads in Q1 2023 investor call
55 games released and 41 more planned as the company outlines plans to build a fan-engaging games pillar alongside film and TV
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Accolades
Articles featuring Netflix
Hires
Bungie veteran Joseph Staten is the creative director of Netflix's mysterious new gaming IP
The head of creative for the Halo franchise jumped ship from Microsoft earlier this month
Next News
Next Games, A Netflix Game Studio announces changes in leadership team
Saara Bergström will assume the role of studio lead, while Teemu Huuhtanen will be leaving the company
Konvoy Report
Gaming market to reach $201 billion in 2023
Asia dominated Q1 in terms of deal value, but came second to America in terms of volume
Netflix Games
Netflix may be bringing its games to TV screens
Hidden code in the iOS app hints at a bigger future for the game streaming service.
Bafta Awards
How did mobile do at the BAFTAS?
The annual BAFTA game awards once again reiterates a trend in the industry
Game Accelerators
Wings Interactive announces Elevate mobile game accelerator in collaboration with Netflix
As with other projects from Wings, the aim will be to elevate indie game development
Anniversaries
Netflix Games one year on
As the anniversary of Netflix’s robust gaming catalogue comes round, more information arrives about their plans for 2023
Releases
Rogue Games partners with Netflix to release Dust & Neon and Highwater
Indie publisher Rogue Games will release two of their latest on multiple platforms, including Netflix Games
Return Of A Legend
Tomb Raider Reloaded available for pre-registration on Android ahead of worldwide release
The game will launch on iOS, Android, and Netflix Games on Valentine’s Day – Lara Croft's birthday
Ports
Desta: The Memories Between, makes the jump from mobile to Switch & PC
Developed by Ustwo Games, the title is now spreading its wings beyond its exclusive deal with Netflix Games
New Releases
Ubisoft brings Valiant Hearts spin-off exclusively to Netflix Games
The Valiant Hearts: The Great War spin-off, Valiant Hearts: Coming Home, launches today on Netflix Games
Drake Star Review
Who were 2022's most strategic gaming investors?
Drake Star breaks down last year’s top gaming acquisitions. Who spent the smartest money in 2022? Find out here
2023 Predictions
Drake Star releases its predictions for 2023 in gaming
Look ahead to a year of consolidation and diversification
Netflix Games
Netflix Games is offering salaries of up to $1 million in California
The company is hoping to attract experienced candidates as it continues its push into gaming
2022 Highlights
2022 In Review – November’s Best Bits
As the year draws to a close, we take a look back with our pick of the stories that shaped the last twelve months. Let's look back to November
2022 Highlights
2022 In Review – September’s Best Bits
As the year draws to a close, we take a look back with our pick of the stories that shaped the last twelve months. Time for… September
2022 Highlights
2022 In Review – August’s Best Bits
As the year draws to a close, we take a look back with our pick of the stories that shaped the last twelve months. This time, it’s August
2022 Highlights
2022 In Review – March’s Best Bits
As the year draws to a close, we take a look back with our pick of the stories that shaped the last twelve months. Time for some March action
Women In Games
Leanne Loombe, VP of External games at Netflix, talks authenticity, inspiration, and cats
"You can not innovate without creativity, you cannot create diverse games and serve diverse players without a diverse team"
Netflix Games
Netflix Games gears up for end of year release blitz
The company is launching two new titles from Annapurna Interactive with a further two new games coming in the new year
The Game Awards
The Game Awards were held last night, but how did mobile gaming do?
The night saw awards, announcements, and a few surprises along the way
New To Netflix
ElectricNoir's Scriptic: Crime Stories is "a new category of digital entertainment" now on Netflix Games
An hour-long live-action crime drama played on mobile
Views Week
Week in Views - What caught our editorial eyes in the last seven days
The PocketGamer.biz team reflect on a week of hot new games, success stories and legal worries…
Netflix
Desta developer Ustwo reveals why they took the game to Netflix
Developer of Desta: The Memories Between, Ustwo Games revealed why they brought it to Netflix Games
Reigning Supreme
Devolver Digital and Nerial release Reigns: Three Kingdoms through Netflix Games
The latest entry in the award-winning franchise is charting new waters moving from Apple Arcade to Netflix Games
Week In Views
Week in Views - What caught our editorial eyes in the last seven days
The PocketGamer.biz team give their take on what happens when a game dies and why the UK is so behind on games funding?
Netflix Games
Netflix is working on an AAA shooter at its new LA studio
The company is straying outside of its mobile gaming interests for the first time
Views Week
Week in Views - What caught our editorial eyes in the last seven days
This week we consider football, Japan, and whether we are living in (Back to) the Future
New Acquisition
Netflix expands gaming arm with addition of indie studio Spry Fox
The Seattle-based developer is the sixth under the Netflix Umbrella
News
Netflix to move into cloud gaming, adding new studio in Southern California
Netflix is interested in breaking into the world of cloud gaming and have announced the opening of a new in-house studio in Southern California.
News
Netflix's newly announced ad-supported tier will include ad-free access to games
Whilst opinions remain divided on Netflix’s new ad-supported tier, their games section will remain accessible and ad-free to all subscribers.
Streaming News
Netflix rolls out gamertag quality-of-life feature
The first of what looks to be a series of gamer-focused features in their gaming section may be a small addition, but it could herald bigger things.
Cooking Up Success
Netflix and Tilting Point team up on three new titles
SpongeBob and Narcos get new games, with an unnamed title also in the works.
News
Desta launches alongside charity initiative for youth organisations
Netflix Games’ new title launched today, and developer ustwo promises a 3% profit donation to charity.
New Studio
Netflix Gaming opens new studio in Helsinki
This marks the company’s second studio in the city
Ott Advertisements
August’s top advertisers on OTT services in the US revealed
Hulu was the most popular service for advertisers, while back-to-school creatives dominated content
Ubisoft
Ubisoft announces three-game deal with Netflix along with other mobile titles
A Ubisoft and Netflix partnership is set to bring three new exclusive mobile games to the streaming service’s users.
Lose Some. Win Some
Netflix hires two top ad executives from social media platform Snap
Ex-Snap execs land top roles following layoff of 1300 Snap employees
The Future Of Ads
Netflix could start its advertising-supported tier from $7 to $9 a month
Depending on their current plan, this possible new offer could save users who are willing to watch advertisements a significant amount
Data.ai Report
Data.ai breaks down the Australian mobile market
Engagement for entertainment apps is climbing steadily while fresh installs decline
A New Way To Work
Rogue Games announces a new and permanent four-day work week for all employees
"We're doing it for our people, because life is too short, and because quality of life is really damned important," says Rogue Games CEO
Best Of 2022
The Top 50 Mobile Game Makers of 2022
The movers and the shakers of the last 12 months
New Position
Reko Ukko joining Next Games as Chief Creative Officer
This is Next Games' first leadership team announcement since its acquisition by Netflix Games
Stranger Things Have Happened
Netflix games only engage a slim minority of its streaming audience
Fewer than 1% of subscribers are playing the company's mobile games
Stranger Things Have Happened
Netflix remains tight-lipped on mobile games plans in Q2 financial report
Loss of 970,000 subscribers significantly less painful than 2 million predictions
The Power Of Partners
Netflix and Microsoft partner for new subscription plan
The ad-supported Netflix subscription plan aims to provide "more options" to consumers
Roe Vs. Wade
Mobile games developers come out in support of abortion rights
Niantic, Innersloth, Ubisoft and more speak out, while Activision Blizzard, Apple, Netflix, and others add financial support for affected employees
Charge!
Subset Games partner with Netflix with exclusive mobile release of Into the Breach
The firm's first mobile release since iPad port of FTL: Faster than Light, releasing on July 19
Netflix Numbers
Netflix mobile games exceed 13 million downloads
Subscription service titles have seen five million downloads since January 2022