Netflix Games is live on all mobile devices, and it looks promising

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What's the fuss?

A fighting game that united famous anime characters from different franchises will officially become unplayable less than 3 years after release. For a AAA title, this is a swift death.

The situation

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Netflix subscribers worldwide are now able to access Netflix Games with either an Android or iOS device.

• Although the roster of games is currently scarce, Netflix promises an eventual library of games that "offers something for everyone".
• Netflix's partnerships with recognizable gaming franchises such as League of Legends and Cyberpunk 2077 may be a key component to this claim.

Boiling it down

Netflix clearly recognizes gamers as a desirable subset of its audience. 

• The streaming service has gone gung-ho with developing shows and movies based on video games.
• Its latest foray, Arcane: League of Legends (based on the League of Legends game), has received critical acclaim and has become the most watched show on Netflix in over 38 countries.

With no ads or microtransactions attached to their games, Netflix may see their gaming service as a way to retain subscribers rather than a cash grab.

• In its recent fiscal quarter, Netflix announced it lost more than 400,000 subscribers in North America alongside 61% slower growth compared to its first fiscal quarter.
• Having free games included in a subscription, especially when they're based on big gaming franchises, presents an enhanced value proposition compared to Netflix's competition.

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