Netflix Geeked Week
From H(a)des to Katana (Z)ero: Here are all the games announced for Netflix Geeked Week
The annual event sees the streaming giant announce a host of new titles
Company Profile
Netflix
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Amir Rahimi
VP of game studios
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Vice President, Games
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Head of Gaming Strategy, Planning & Analysis
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Director of story for Netflix Stories
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Accolades
Articles featuring Netflix
Five New Games
New release roundup: The best new mobile games from 3D Zynga puzzles to Warhammer card battles
We highlight five new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business
Hot Five
Hot Five: Supercell’s mo.co launch, Netflix’s gaming strategy, and an AI seed round
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Strategic Streaming
Netflix plans to win "The Big Prize" of gaming
Netflix co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos, and VP of finance Spencer Wang revealed the future of gaming on the platform
Streaming
Netflix expands television game streaming beta to the United States
The initial beta took place in Canada and the United Kingdom
Netflix Games
Squid Game, Wednesday, Black Mirror, and more could become mobile games
Netflix is working hard to increase its gaming portfolio, with games based on some of its top series’ in the works
Cash And Grab
Will Grand Theft Auto be coming to Netflix?
There's early evidence and suggestion that Netflix is in discussions with developer Rockstar to secure GTA for their gaming platform
Five Great Games
New release roundup: Our weekly pick of the best new mobile games
We highlight five new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business
A Glimpse Of Growth
The complete list of Netflix Games
From original IP and hypercasual to racing and match-three, December 14
Hot Five
Hot Five: Candy Crush makes $20 billion, Epic lays off 800 staff, and Omada tackles gambling addiction
Our quick-fix round up of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Cloud Gaming
Ubisoft predicts a Netflix-style boom for cloud gaming
“We strongly believe in the next five to 10 years, many games will be streamed and will also be produced in the cloud”
Interview
Amir Rahimi: “Our goal is to have a game on Netflix for every one of our members.”
Netflix is expanding its gaming portfolio with the release of Netflix Stories: Love is Blind
Ghost Detective
Playtika subsidiary Wooga unveils Ghost Detective on Netflix
The hidden object game is the latest step in fulfilling Netflix’s gaming ambition
Ahead In The Cloud
Is Netflix set to dominate the cloud gaming market?
The company is well positioned to play a major role in the future of cloud gaming
Vikings Unleashed
Vikings: Valhalla mobile adaptation launches as a Netflix exclusive
With playable characters from the hit TV show, fans have a new game to keep them busy in the wait for Season 3
Changes Ahoy
Former PlayStation president Shawn Layden predicts the end of gaming as we know it
Does the games industry stand on the precipice of change?
Week That Was
Week in Views - What caught our editorial eyes in the last seven days
The Pocketgamer.biz team take their pick of this weeks big news including the rebirth of a legend and the creation of a new genre
Clash Of Brands
Supercell launches month-long partnership with Chess.com
The partnership introduces a new game variant and features a creators tournament
Netflix Games
Gaming is a “natural extension” of Netflix’s business
Vice president of external games Leanne Loombe discusses the company’s business model and plans for the future
Week That Was
Week in Views - What caught our eyes in the last seven days
The Pocketgamer.biz team take their pick of this weeks big news including the rebirth of a legend and the creation of a new genre
Netflix Games
Netflix kicks off Netflix Stories brand with Netflix Stories: Love is Blind
The game is based on the service’s hit dating show
Opening Night Live
Super Evil Megacorp are working on a Rebel Moon game
Zack Snyder’s latest film releases on Netflix in December with SEMC producing a game based upon it
Best Of 2023
The Top 50 Mobile Game Makers of 2023
The movers and the shakers of the last 12 months
Diversity In Gaming
Black Voices in Gaming announces Xperience Excellence Accelerator cohort
The accelerator program is powered by Netflix Games
Netflix Games
Netflix launches first public cloud gaming test
Select subscribers in the UK and Canada can access the company’s games on TV and through connected devices
New Release
Tilting Point and AN Games announce new Avatar: The Last Airbender game
The new mobile game will be launching in 2024
Subscriptions
Netflix goes big screen with game controller app on mobile
The app doesn’t yet have any games available, but we can hazard a guess from leaks earlier this year
Netflix Addition
Cut the Rope returns with a twist for Netflix Games
Flipping from Apple Arcade to Netflix Games, Cut the Rope has found a new home with a new daily gameplay twist
Threads
Pulling the Threads: Inside social media's latest trend
Meta’s Twitter competitor has launched to great success with over 50 million users so far. But what are its aims and what's its story?
Accelerating Diversity
Ten game makers named for the Wings Elevate 2023 accelerator program
The Netflix sponsored program features ten game makers all from gender diverse development teams
Announcements
Is Samurai Shodown coming to mobile on Netflix Games?
A now-private video, widely shared, indicates the SNK title would be released soon on Netflix Games
Week That Was
Week in Views - What caught our eyes in the last seven days
The Pocketgamer.biz team take their pick of this weeks big news including Apple's Vision Pro, what Netflix did next and a welcome 'light touch' to UA
Netflix Games
Netflix Games announces five new titles for release in summer
The Queens Gambit: Chess and LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed are among the games coming to the service
Closures
Stranger Things: 1984 developer BonusXP to shut down
The company behind Stranger Things: 1984 and Stranger Things 3: The Game is shuttering after 11 years
Netflix Games
Netflix reportedly plans to cut spending by $300 million - what does this mean for gaming?
Netflix has reiterated its commitment to its gaming platform, but is it a priority?
Releases
Indie classic World of Goo comes to Netflix Games
The original indie hit from 2008 has been remastered for modern mobile
Netflix Games
Netflix Games Studios looking to expand with new hires
The company wants to continue its growth in the games space
Streamers
Netflix underpins commitment to games but says 'no' to in-game ads in Q1 2023 investor call
55 games released and 41 more planned as the company outlines plans to build a fan-engaging games pillar alongside film and TV
Hires
Bungie veteran Joseph Staten is the creative director of Netflix's mysterious new gaming IP
The head of creative for the Halo franchise jumped ship from Microsoft earlier this month
Next News
Next Games, A Netflix Game Studio announces changes in leadership team
Saara Bergström will assume the role of studio lead, while Teemu Huuhtanen will be leaving the company
Konvoy Report
Gaming market to reach $201 billion in 2023
Asia dominated Q1 in terms of deal value, but came second to America in terms of volume
Netflix Games
Netflix may be bringing its games to TV screens
Hidden code in the iOS app hints at a bigger future for the game streaming service.
Bafta Awards
How did mobile do at the BAFTAS?
The annual BAFTA game awards once again reiterates a trend in the industry
Game Accelerators
Wings Interactive announces Elevate mobile game accelerator in collaboration with Netflix
As with other projects from Wings, the aim will be to elevate indie game development
Anniversaries
Netflix Games one year on
As the anniversary of Netflix’s robust gaming catalogue comes round, more information arrives about their plans for 2023
Releases
Rogue Games partners with Netflix to release Dust & Neon and Highwater
Indie publisher Rogue Games will release two of their latest on multiple platforms, including Netflix Games
Return Of A Legend
Tomb Raider Reloaded available for pre-registration on Android ahead of worldwide release
The game will launch on iOS, Android, and Netflix Games on Valentine’s Day – Lara Croft's birthday
Ports
Desta: The Memories Between, makes the jump from mobile to Switch & PC
Developed by Ustwo Games, the title is now spreading its wings beyond its exclusive deal with Netflix Games
New Releases
Ubisoft brings Valiant Hearts spin-off exclusively to Netflix Games
The Valiant Hearts: The Great War spin-off, Valiant Hearts: Coming Home, launches today on Netflix Games
Drake Star Review
Who were 2022's most strategic gaming investors?
Drake Star breaks down last year’s top gaming acquisitions. Who spent the smartest money in 2022? Find out here