Streaming service Netflix is looking to move into the gaming industry.
It’s first move is to hire gaming executive,.
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Michael Verdu, who was vice president at Electronic Arts, and also worked at Facebook Reality Labs.
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He will be responsible for the development of the video game direction.
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Netflix allocated $17 billion to create this new content.
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This is happening amid a surge in popularity of gaming due to the pandemic.
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Due to the pandemic restrictions, Netflix has fewer original series and films.
It is looking for new ways not only to retain its audience, but also to attract new users.
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The gaming will be introduced in 2022.
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Netflix is used by more than 209 million people.
More than 36 million signed up for the service last year, but has slowed down likely due to Covid restrictions easing.
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Netflix is targeting games for mobile devices and plans to add them to its existing plans at no additional cost.
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Netflix is looking to create a gaming service similar to Apple Arcade.
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and Google Play Pass.
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Netflix has attempted to create its own games before based on its shows Stranger Things and Money Heist.
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for Nintendo Switch, PS4 and Xbox One.
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Netflix has already expanded its agreement with the producer of the series “How to Get Away with Murder” and “Bridgerton” Shonda Rhimes to projects using virtual reality, as well as gaming content.
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Experts in the field believe Netflix will fail, because “big tech” is moving away from gaming.
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Google, Amazon and Facebook have failed to create their own, and primarily purchase already established games.
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However, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Sony, Amazon, Verizon, Ubisoft, Square Enix and Electronic Arts are trying to repeat the success of Netflix and create a similar platform for video games.
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Q: What was the first thing Netflix did to move into the gaming industry?
A: Netflix hired gaming executive Michael Verdu [d71a1044-c309-4de1-a8b4-d96addce4386, ae2fa9c6-e374-43fe-ad27-4d00744302f8, 5f1ba892-c45f-4273-aafe-9ff779d03646, 408bbe76-a55b-4024-b5d3-910c457ed910]

Q: What is Verdu’s background?
A: Vice president at Electronic Arts, and also worked at Facebook Reality Labs. [ae2fa9c6-e374-43fe-ad27-4d00744302f8, 5f1ba892-c45f-4273-aafe-9ff779d03646, 408bbe76-a55b-4024-b5d3-910c457ed910]

Q: What will Verdu do for Netflix?
A: He will be responsible for the development of the video game direction. [5f1ba892-c45f-4273-aafe-9ff779d03646]

Q: How much is Netflix investing in this venture?
A: $17 million [ae2fa9c6-e374-43fe-ad27-4d00744302f8]

Q: Why did Netflix pursue the gaming industry?
A: This surge in popularity of gaming due to the pandemic. [7b371c72-dd72-4bdc-822a-2b4f81971a9c]A: Due to the pandemic restrictions, Netflix has fewer original series and films. [ae2fa9c6-e374-43fe-ad27-4d00744302f8]A: To retain its audience, and to attract new users. [ae2fa9c6-e374-43fe-ad27-4d00744302f8]

Q: How many users does Netflix have?
A: More than 209 million people. [ae2fa9c6-e374-43fe-ad27-4d00744302f8]

Q: How many signed up recently?
A: More than 36 million signed up [ae2fa9c6-e374-43fe-ad27-4d00744302f8]A: ,

Q: How have the easing of Covid restrictions impacted Netflix?
A: New users signing up slowed down likely due to Covid restrictions easing. [ae2fa9c6-e374-43fe-ad27-4d00744302f8]

Q: What comparative platforms is Netflix looking at?
A: Apple Arcade [7b371c72-dd72-4bdc-822a-2b4f81971a9c, f1aa7e83-593f-4348-b989-1db5d5505ac1]A: Google Play Pass. [5f1ba892-c45f-4273-aafe-9ff779d03646]

Q: What gaming ventures has Netflix done in the past?
A: Attempted to create its own games before based on its shows Stranger Things and Money   Heist [7b371c72-dd72-4bdc-822a-2b4f81971a9c]

Q: For what platforms did Netflix create these games?
A: Nintendo Switch, PS4 and Xbox One. [ae2fa9c6-e374-43fe-ad27-4d00744302f8]

Q: What agreement did Netflix sign with Shonda Rhimes?
A: Expanded its agreement to projects using virtual reality, as well as gaming content. [ae2fa9c6-e374-43fe-ad27-4d00744302f8, 5f1ba892-c45f-4273-aafe-9ff779d03646]

Q: What is Rhimes known for?
A: Producer of the series “How to Get Away with Murder” and “Bridgerton” [ae2fa9c6-e374-43fe-ad27-4d00744302f8, 5f1ba892-c45f-4273-aafe-9ff779d03646]

Q: What do experts believe will happen with Netflix’s venture into the gaming industry and why?
A: Netflix will fail, because “big tech” is moving away from gaming. [d71a1044-c309-4de1-a8b4-d96addce4386]

Q: Which companies are considered to have failed in this area?
A: Google, Amazon and Facebook [d71a1044-c309-4de1-a8b4-d96addce4386]

Q: Which companies, however, are looking to repeat Netflix’s success?
A: Apple, Google, Microsoft, Sony, Amazon, Verizon, Ubisoft, Square Enix and Electronic Arts [f41ebe5c-dda9-4920-817c-9ce89bb8dbb3]