Netflix acquires another developer to build ‘world class games’
Next Games is a developer based in Finland. | Image: Netflix Netflix has made an offer to acquire Next Games, the Finland-based developer behind mobile puzzle RPG Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales. In a blog post, Netflix's VP of games Mike Verdu said that the acquisition was to help the company build a library of great games for our members to enjoy." Next Games has also developed a pair of Walking Dead-themed mobile games.
The acquisition comes as Netflix is building a mobile gaming service into its regular subscription service. Netflix Games launched on iOS and Android last year, and consists of a handful of mobile games that are available free to download from app stores for Netflix subscribers, with no ads or in-app purchases.
We will be able to build a portfolio of world class games that will...