Netflix considers adding in-app purchases and ads to games, report says | TechCrunch
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For two years, Netflix subscribers have been able to download tons of mobile games, all included for free with their subscription. Netflix has developed Netflix could potentially be exploring ways to generate revenue from its games like in-app purchases and ads.

According to The Wall Street Journal, the company has had discussions about how to make money from its games for months now, including in-app purchases, putting a price tag on more premium titles and placing ads on games that subscribers to its ad tier have access to. These methods are common (and effective) in the mobile gaming world, with consumers expected to spend $111.4 billion on mobile games in 2024

The only reason Netflix games library is decent, its are not laid with ads or in-app purchases. If that was changed it would no longer make the experience enjoyable. Hopefully, they don’t.

  • blindsight@beehaw.orgEnglish
    4·
    10 months ago

    I completely forgot about Netflix adding games. I assume it’s crap, but is it worth checking out? Has anyone actually used it?

    • MoonlitSanguine@lemmy.oneEnglish
      6·
      10 months ago

      If you already pay for Netflix then there are a few decent games like Into the Breach. Most of it is garbage though.

    • limerod@reddthat.comOPMEnglish
      3·
      10 months ago

      The experience is decent. Asphalt extreme, dead cells, and many more. Premium gaming experience without ads or micro transactions. Some are also Netflix exclusive.

    • Nath@aussie.zoneEnglish
      1·
      10 months ago

      I’ve only used the Asphalt Xtreme game, and it’s awesome. It’s like the old asphalt 6 days where you raced cars and didn’t need to worry about fuel or in-app micro transactions to progress.

      The only selling point to Netflix gaming is that there are no in-app purchases or ads. I can’t see any scenario where adding adds/micro transactions doesn’t immediately kill Netflix gaming.

      Frankly, I think this whole thing is a beat up for clicks.