Netflix has acquired Night School Studio, a video game creator to create great gaming experience for its users around the world.
In addition, the company released five mobile gaming titles in specific European countries.
Founded by Sean Krankel and Adam Hines in 2014, Night School Studio is best known for its critically acclaimed debut game, OXENFREE.
What they are saying
Mike Verdu, VP of Game Development at Netflix said, “We’re inspired by their bold mission to set a new bar for storytelling in games. Their commitment to artistic excellence and proven track record makes them invaluable partners as we build out the creative capabilities and library of Netflix games together.”
Sean Krankel, Founder of Night Studio said, “It’s a surreal honour to be the first games studio to join Netflix! Not only do we get to keep doing what we do, how we like to do it, but we get a front-row seat on the biggest entertainment platform in the world. The Netflix team has shown the utmost care for protecting our studio culture and creative vision.”
The deal demonstrates Netflix’s progress toward its goal of making video games a major part of its online streaming service.
“We’ll continue working with developers around the world and hiring the best talent in the industry to deliver a great collection of exclusive games,” the company said in a blog post.
What you should know
- Netflix plans to include games in its subscription service, with no advertisements or in-app sales.
- Games by Night School Studio are available on Sony’s PlayStation, Microsoft’s Xbox, Nintendo’s Switch, and PCs.
