Netflix has a new gaming boss after hiring former Epic exec

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There's a new name in charge of Netflix's ongoing gaming efforts. As Variety reports, the streamer has hired Alain Tascan as the new president of its gaming division, after he previously served as executive VP of game development at Fortnite maker Epic Games. The news comes as the game division's former boss, Mike Verdu, moved into a different role at Netflix focused on a new team on the cutting edge of game innovation."

In his previous role at Epic, which he held since 2018, Tascan was in charge of the company's first-party output, which included not only Fortnite and its various modes like Lego Fortnite but also other live-service games like Rocket League and Fall Guys. In a statement, Tascan explained that he took the role at the...

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