Netflix is now venturing into the gaming zone

Is The Gaming Venture For Netflix Really A Fruitful One For The Streamer?

Back in 2019, when Netflix was one of the biggest streaming websites, the
managers behind it said something shocking. Netflix was saying, “We compete with
(and lose to) Fortnite more than HBO.” It is very interesting to see how these
corporates still find competition in fields not related to theirs.



Ever since Netflix made that clear, we have seen them taking video games
seriously. Interestingly, a lot of its popular series, including The Witcher,
and Resident Evil, are well-known gaming franchises. Last year, the streamer
introduced Netflix Games. It is a small selection of mobile games that users can
access at no additional cost! A few intriguing titles were also released
throughout the first six months. So, was this idea a success? Let’s see what the
data says.


WHAT DOES THE DATA SAY ABOUT THE SUCCESS OF NETFLIX GAMES?

Unfortunately, less than 1% of Netflix’s
[https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/8/23296545/netflix-games-1-percent-subscribers]
members play Netflix Games on a daily basis. We know the streaming site is
expanding the range of its game library. According to data, the games average
1.7 million users per day. It does look a lot; however, the streamer has over
221 million global users.

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Netflix started with just five games but has now grown to over twenty. There is
still hope. The company is pushing forward to introducing us to different ranges
of games. It aims to cover a wider audience now. There are some card games like
Exploding Kittens
[https://netflixjunkie.com/lucifer-morningstar-tom-ellis-heads-back-to-netflix-for-exploding-kittens-produced-by-comedy-legends-mike-judge-and-greg-daniels/],
which sound scary and cute at the same time. However, it is a game where players
draw cards until someone draws an exploding kitty and blows up. We’re sure this
game is intriguing enough for people to at least try it once.

ALSO READ: Did Netflix Make the Right Decision by Canceling ‘Locke and Key’ at 3
Seasons? 
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-originals-did-netflix-make-the-right-decision-by-canceling-locke-and-key-at-3-seasons/]


WHY DID THE STREAMING WEBSITE START WORKING MORE ON GAMES?

We see Netflix struggling a little with its share price
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-how-is-the-world-reacting-to-netflix-losing-colossal-close-to-a-million-subscribers-in-q2/].
Hundreds of employees have been terminated, and more than a million members lost
so far this year. This is an enormous setback. However, with the streamer
working on a wider range, other than just its cinematic aspect, it is good to
see steady growth in the company.

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We have to wait and see if Netflix genuinely possesses the tools to stake out
the territory of big gaming companies. Will the streaming giant be able to keep
its subscribers and even attract a few new gamers? Tell us what you think about
this development in the comment section.

Tarushi Patali

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Tarushi Patali has been a senior content writer/editor at well-established companies. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Mass Communication and Journalism. She has always been very spiritual, and she likes watching Netflix a lot. She also likes to watch crime thrillers/documentaries. A few of her favorite Netflix documentaries/mockumentaries are Mindhunter and Inside: Bo Burnham. She also reads many books, and one of her current favorite books is Bhagat Singh’s Diary Entries. In her free time, you’ll find her reading books or watching Netflix.

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Back in 2019, when Netflix was one of the biggest streaming websites, the managers behind it said something shocking. Netflix was saying, &#8220;We compete with (and lose to) Fortnite more than HBO.&#8221; It is very interesting to see how these corporates still find competition in fields not related to theirs.
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Ever since Netflix made that clear, we have seen them taking video games seriously. Interestingly, a lot of its popular series, including The Witcher, and Resident Evil, are well-known gaming franchises. Last year, the streamer introduced Netflix Games. It is a small selection of mobile games that users can access at no additional cost! A few intriguing titles were also released throughout the first six months. So, was this idea a success? Let&#8217;s see what the data says.
<h2>What does the data say about the success of Netflix Games?</h2>
Unfortunately, less than 1% of <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/8/23296545/netflix-games-1-percent-subscribers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Netflix&#8217;s</a> members play Netflix Games on a daily basis. We know the streaming site is expanding the range of its game library. According to data, the games average 1.7 million users per day. It does look a lot; however, the streamer has over 221 million global users.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-44824 size-full lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/netflix.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="512" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/netflix.jpg 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/netflix-300x150.jpg 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/netflix-768x384.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" />
Netflix started with just five games but has now grown to over twenty. There is still hope. The company is pushing forward to introducing us to different ranges of games. It aims to cover a wider audience now. There are some card games like <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/lucifer-morningstar-tom-ellis-heads-back-to-netflix-for-exploding-kittens-produced-by-comedy-legends-mike-judge-and-greg-daniels/">Exploding Kittens</a>, which sound scary and cute at the same time. However, it is a game where players draw cards until someone draws an exploding kitty and blows up. We&#8217;re sure this game is intriguing enough for people to at least try it once.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-originals-did-netflix-make-the-right-decision-by-canceling-locke-and-key-at-3-seasons/">Did Netflix Make the Right Decision by Canceling &#8216;Locke and Key&#8217; at 3 Seasons? </a>
<h2>Why did the streaming website start working more on games?</h2>
We see Netflix <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-how-is-the-world-reacting-to-netflix-losing-colossal-close-to-a-million-subscribers-in-q2/">struggling a little with its share price</a>. Hundreds of employees have been terminated, and more than a million members lost so far this year. This is an enormous setback. However, with the streamer working on a wider range, other than just its cinematic aspect, it is good to see steady growth in the company.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-44825 size-full lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/netflix-1.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="512" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/netflix-1.jpg 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/netflix-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/netflix-1-768x384.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" />
We have to wait and see if Netflix genuinely possesses the tools to stake out the territory of big gaming companies. Will the streaming giant be able to keep its subscribers and even attract a few new gamers? Tell us what you think about this development in the comment section.

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