Katarzyna Petru
LEGO, Tetris, and party classics in the new "Games" tab. Netflix is finally entering the television gaming market – but we're not talking about AAA console productions here. Instead, the platform focuses on party games that we can start directly from the Netflix app on Smart TVs or media players. Controls? Just… a phone.
Friday Night Style Games
As announced by Netflix:
“This holiday season, you’ll be able to switch from Kpop Demon Hunters to party games for the whole family, all without leaving Netflix. We’re creating a whole new way to play — as simple as watching a series on a Friday night. All you need is Netflix and your phone.”
A new tab “Games” will appear later this year in the Netflix app on TVs, and the first five games are sure to get any party started.
First 5 Netflix Games for TVs:
LEGO® Party! – party competition in the world of LEGO. Minigames, races for gold, and themed challenge zones.
Boggle Party – find as many words as possible in a jumbled grid of letters. You can play solo or with up to eight friends.
Pictionary: Game Night – a classic in a new edition. Draw and guess at lightning speed.
Tetris Time Warp – a journey through different eras of the iconic Tetris – from the 1984 version to Game Boy.
Party Crashers: Fool Your Friends – one player has no idea what’s going on. Will you manage to unmask them?
Netflix Games – the next step after mobile
So far, Netflix has offered mobile games on iOS and Android, but for several years, it has been experimenting with cloud gaming – playing in the cloud without downloading. Tests are ongoing in several countries, including Poland, and involve devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, LG webOS, Roku, Samsung Tizen, Nvidia Shield, and Vizio Smart TV.
The company promises to continue expanding the list of supported devices and markets.
“This is just the beginning – stay tuned for more announcements and get ready for some fun on Netflix.”
Games on Netflix — as easy as watching a series
Netflix doesn't want to compete with consoles – it wants to take a place in the heart of home entertainment, where friends and family gather. If the concept works, playing on the television could become as natural as turning on the next episode of your favorite show.
