Alain Tascan, Netflix's gaming leader, expressed skepticism about the future of console gaming at GDC 2025, questioning whether young audiences prioritize consoles like the PlayStation 6. Instead, he emphasized a shift towards streaming and multi-platform engagement where children interact with various screens. This reflects a broader industry trend, highlighted by Microsoft’s Phil Spencer, focusing on reaching wider audiences through mobile and streaming. Netflix Games is responding by pivoting from AAA projects to developing accessible games that lower barriers for young gamers, allowing play across devices without the need for expensive consoles.
They are wanting to interact with any digital screen, whatever it is, wherever it is, even in the car. With console you're thinking about high definition, you're thinking about the controller.
Before this Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has said for years that Microsoft is pushing beyond consoles into places like streaming and mobile to help reach a bigger audience.
Netflix Games was working on a AAA project with major talent behind it, but scuttled those plans and is now focused on making party-style games that appeal to children.
My directive as Netflix's gaming boss is to help lower the 'friction' that can come with gaming and give people an option to bypass 'expensive' consoles.
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