Streaming giant Netflix has confirmed in a shareholders letter that it's not only expanding into games but also won't charge users extra to play them. Netflix said it plans to build on the company's earlier efforts around "interactivity." Think things like Black Mirror: Bandersnatch or the Stranger Things line of games. In doing so, the offering of titles Netflix adds to its service will come at "no additional cost [to users] similar to films and series." However, the company said these games will only be available on mobile devices for now. "We're also in the early stages of further expanding into games, building on our earlier efforts around interactivity (eg. Black Mirror: Bandersnatch) and our Stranger Things games," Netflix said. "We view gaming as another new content category for us, similar to our expansion into original films, animation, and unscripted TV. Games will be included in members' Netflix subscription at no additional cost similar to films and series. Initially, we'll be primarily focused on games for mobile devices." Continue Reading at GameSpot
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