- Netflix is in discussions with Rockstar to bring a new GTA game to its streaming platform.
- According to reports, the platform hopes to expand its gaming offerings and may adapt its own properties, such as “Black Mirror,” for interactive experiences.
- Despite a small percentage of daily gamers among its subscribers, Netflix is making strides in the gaming world, even developing its own triple-A PC game and experimenting with game streaming.
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Netflix is widely known to be a formidable force in the dynamic world of secular entertainment, with its services and programs extending far beyond traditional streaming demands.
While the platform has traditionally excelled in the film and television sector, it is now positioning itself as a significant contender in the gaming industry. Recent reports hint at an impending game-changing development that has the potential to revolutionize our perception of interactive entertainment.
Picture this: the unmistakable sound of tires screeching, the gritty urban landscape of Los Santos sprawling in front of you, and the thrill of high-speed chases through the streets of a virtual city. A new Grand Theft Auto game could soon become a reality, but with a twist – it might be available on Netflix Games.
This revelation stems from reports in the Wall Street Journal, which have sent shockwaves through the gaming community.
Netflix has, reportedly, engaged in discussions with the brilliant minds behind the Grand Theft Auto series, Rockstar Games. Their ambitious goal? To bring a GTA title to the streaming platform, expanding their catalogue of high-quality video games.
Unnamed sources quoted by WSJ privy to these clandestine talks have revealed that Netflix aims to draw prominent names from the gaming world into its ever-growing stable of studios.
This strategy builds on Netflix’s previous acquisitions, including Night School Studio, Spry Fox, and Next Games, known for their contribution to the hit game, Puzzle Tales, inspired by the popular show “Stranger Things.”
Among the illustrious names currently under discussion is the iconic Grand Theft Auto franchise. The specifics, however, remain shrouded in mystery: will this be a completely new addition to the series, possibly a smaller spin-off akin to “Chinatown Wars,” or a streaming version of an existing GTA title?
Netflix’s pursuit of higher-end gaming is certainly ambitious. Their intention is clear – to expand into the realm of games that can be effortlessly streamed on TVs and PCs. Moreover, they are contemplating adapting their own intellectual properties, including fan-favorites like “Black Mirror” and blockbuster movies like “Extraction.”
Intriguingly, the Wall Street Journal reports that, currently, less than one percent of Netflix subscribers indulge in gaming on the platform daily. Even among those who do give it a try, only half proceed to download and immerse themselves in the gaming experience.
Yet, the numbers are on the rise, with game downloads more than doubling over the past year, reaching a staggering 70.5 million. It’s apparent that Netflix boasts a robust library of downloadable games, offering gems like “Kentucky Route Zero,” “Immortality,” “Oxenfree 2,” and “Terra Nil.” The real challenge, it seems, lies in convincing subscribers that these games are worth the effort, especially on mobile screens.
Netflix’s gaming aspirations do not stop at acquisitions. The Wall Street Journal also reported that they have established their own studio, led by Chacko Sonny, a former executive producer on the acclaimed title “Overwatch.”
The studio is busy crafting a triple-A PC game, with tantalizing hints that it might be a shooter, promising top-tier quality built on the Unreal Engine.
Yet, Netflix is not content with merely offering downloads. They’re venturing into game streaming, experimenting with streaming to PCs and mobile devices, bridging the gap between traditional gaming and streaming.
This ambitious project is currently in beta, with a limited rollout in the UK and Canada, offering the potential for a seamless gaming experience across multiple platforms.
In the near future, we might find ourselves living out our criminal fantasies in the vast virtual world of Grand Theft Auto, right from the comfort of our Netflix subscription.
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