Netflix wants to make money from games. But who is going to pay?

Netflix has been increasing the price of its subscription slowly but consistently, especially in recent years. However, the reality is that the platform took a long time before deciding to increase its prices, and despite all the increases, it has even released good content! In fact, it has even added games without asking for more money for it.

However, this strategy may be about to change…

Netflix wants to make money from games. But who is going to pay?

Netflix’s current situation could change very soon, especially if the economic climate continues as it is… Black. More specifically, according to some industry sources, Netflix may be planning to start monetizing its games, in order to “earn” a new source of revenue.

Of course, it is still too early to understand what the queen of streaming multimedia content’s plan is in this field. We have no idea how Netflix intends to monetize its investment in gaming, especially at this point in the championship when the vast majority of users don’t even know that there are games associated with their monthly subscription.

• So, take this news with caution! Monetization will obviously arrive, but no one knows how or when.

Does Netflix have games? Yes!

Having said all that, nowadays, if you want to play something on Netflix, it’s all extremely simple… You just have to have an active subscription!

When subscribed, you will be able to freely play any of the available games without any ads or in-app purchases. Here we can include some games based on series and films from the platform, as well as other surprises, such as GTA Mobile games.

However, at a time when Netflix is ​​once again “stagnant” in the streaming field, and there is not much more room to increase prices, things need to be done differently!

That’s why the platform is now looking at games as a new way to grow!

Something that even makes some sense, given that Netflix doesn’t just want to be a streaming platform for films and series… Want more! He wants video games, and who knows, the possibility of collecting rights to sporting events in the very near future.

However, some of these options can be problematic!

We cannot deny that Netflix spent several million euros on its gaming projects.

However, as you can imagine, the games aren’t exactly generating a bag full of subscriptions. So, in essence, it has been a lost project, or rather… A huge waste of money. Netflix knows this, and so do we.

However, in a world so full of alternatives, computers, consoles, smartphones, etc… It is necessary to first get your feet wet, understand how everything works, and little by little try to win over the consumer. All very well! The problem is that Netflix wants to move on to the money-making part, before being able to conquer its space in the market.

How can things work?

Well, apparently, in-app purchases were mentioned, that is, using Netflix like you use Steam or the Epic Games Store nowadays. Furthermore, the possibility of offering free games was also presented, as well as others at lower prices, all with the help of a subscription, as well as the presence of advertisements.

Interesting alternatives, but which will obviously raise some controversy. Especially if Netflix tries to sell games at their regular retail price. After all, why buy games on Netflix while paying a monthly subscription if there is no advantage?

First of all, what do you think about all this? Does it make sense to look at Netflix as a gaming platform? Or is this still a “dream” that needs a lot of work? Share your opinion with us in the comments box below.