Netflix Is Officially Testing Game Play on TV, PC and Mac
Starting this week.
Two years after initially launching gaming on mobile devices, Netflix is finally testing out the feature for TV, PC and Mac.s Its users will now be able to play certain titles on the computer and internet-connected TVs.
The streaming giant has revealed that it is still in its limited beta testing and will be rolling out to a “small number” of members across Canada and the U.K. on select TVs starting on August 14. The roll out hits PCs and Macs through netflix.com on supported browsers over the next few weeks. In order for customers to be able to play the games on TV, Netflix asks them to use their mobile phones as a “controller that we already have in our hands most of the day.” Those using PCs and Macs can play games on the web browser using a keyboard and mouse.
The initial cloud-gaming test sees two games available — Oxenfree and Mining Adventure. In a blog post, Netflix VP of Games Mike Verdu wrote that the “limited beta is meant to test our game streaming technology and controller, and to improve the member experience over time.” Netflix’s TV games will run on select partners including Amazon Fire TV streaming media players, Chromecast with Google TV, LG TVs, Nvidia Shield TV, Roku devices and TVs, Samsung Smart TVs and Walmart Onn TV. Netflix currently has 70 games available in its mobile lineup and aims to offer 95 by the end of 2023.
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