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Netflix launches mobile games for members worldwide

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Agence France-Presse

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Two of the games launched are based on the hit Netflix horror series " src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/entertainment/11/01/20211101-netflix1.jpg" stranger="" things=""/><figcaption>Two of the games launched are based on the hit Netflix horror series &quot;Stranger Things&quot; and the remaining three are basic card or skill games. <em>Lucy Nicholson, Reuters/file</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Netflix on Tuesday released a set of mobile games playable for free by subscribers of the global streaming service as it strives to be the go-to venue for entertainment.</p><p>Two of the games are based on the hit Netflix horror series &quot;Stranger Things&quot; and the remaining three are basic card or skill games, according to the Silicon Valley based company.</p><p>&quot;We&#x27;re excited to take our first step in launching Netflix games on mobile to the world,&quot; the company said in a release.</p><p>&quot;We want to begin to build a library of games that offers something for everyone.&quot;</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/11/02/21/netflix-removes-spy-drama-episodes-after-philippines-complaint-over-china-map">Netflix removes spy drama episodes after Philippines&#x27; complaint over China map</a></li></ul><p>The games that went global on Tuesday had already been available in Italy, Poland, and Spain.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/10/20/21/global-squid-game-mania-lifts-netflix-quarter">Global &#x27;Squid Game&#x27; mania lifts Netflix quarter</a></li></ul><p>All of the titles are tailored for play on Android-powered smartphones or tablets and are accessible through Netflix accounts.</p><p>It was not disclosed when versions of the games might be available for iPhones or iPads, which run on Apple software.</p><p>Netflix recently acquired its first video game studio, as the streaming giant bids to expand its entertainment empire with a push into the lucrative gaming sector.</p><p>The company said it bought California-based Night School Studio, best known as the creators of paranormal thriller game Oxenfree.</p><p>Netflix had indicated its intention to venture into video games in July, eyeing potential hits based on the storylines of popular television series. </p><p>It has openly said it aims to compete with hit games such as Fortnite for people&#x27;s online entertainment time, and analysts suggest offering games could help attract new subscribers. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/13/21/squid-game-becomes-netflixs-biggest-ever-launch-hit">‘Squid Game’ becomes Netflix’s biggest ever launch hit</a></li></ul><p>The global gaming market now exceeds $300 billion, according to a study this year by consulting firm Accenture.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/28/21/netflix-unveils-main-trailer-for-new-korean-series-hellbound">Netflix unveils main trailer for new Korean series &#x27;Hellbound&#x27;</a></li></ul><p>Netflix has recruited a video game veteran, Facebook&#x27;s Mike Verdu, to lead its gaming team.</p><p>&quot;Just like our series, films and specials, we want to design games for any level of play and every kind of player,&quot; Netflix said.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1800922" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

Two of the games are based on the hit Netflix horror series 'Stranger Things' and the remaining three are basic card or skill games.