Netflix plans to add video games section to its catalog

Netflix plans to expand beyond the realm of movies and TV series by offering video games to all users. To develop this direction, the company has already hired the former head of Electronic Arts and vice president of Facebook, Mike Verdu. About it informs Bloomberg edition.

Netflix is ​​set to launch video games on the streaming platform as early as next year, according to the source. They will appear in a separate section and will initially be available at no additional cost - a standard subscription to the service is enough.

Bloomberg writes that Netflix has long been looking for ways to further develop, especially in large markets like the United States. They considered ideas for developing children's programs, opening an online store to sell goods, and hiring Steven Spielberg to add more prestigious films to the catalog.

The company is still well ahead of the competition in the live streaming business, but it had fewer new subscribers than expected in the last quarter. Moving to gaming will be one of Netflix's most daring moves. In the coming months, a team will be formed to work on this section. The company has already

start post relevant vacancies on their website.