In the last two years, the streaming mogul, Netflix, has entered the gaming market, or at least, it has tried. Starting with a modest collection of mobile titles, Netflix now boasts more than 70 games available for members as part of its service. From the enigmatic sci-fi detective game, Twelve Minutes, to the atmospheric supernatural quest, Oxenfree, and Sam Barlow's engaging murder mystery, Immortality, Netflix has steadily been establishing a foothold in the mobile gaming world. However, recent reports suggest that the streaming giant has ambitions far beyond mobile games.
In a report by The Wall Street Journal, it was revealed that Netflix is venturing into "higher-end games" that players can stream from TVs or PCs. Anonymous sources for the site have also hinted at discussions between Netflix and Take-Two Interactive for a possible licensing deal that could bring a game from the iconic GTA series onto the platform. While a lot of the details remain sketchy on whether these discussions revolve around an entirely new GTA title or an existing one, or if they've resulted in any concrete decisions, the very possibility has stirred excitement and speculation.
Incorporating a GTA game would be a complete game-changer. It's one of the best-selling franchises in the world. As a matter of fact, GTA 5 alone has sold nearly 200 million copies. Bringing such a mammoth name under its wing could be huge for Netflix, especially as it seeks to mark its territory in a market that already has behemoths like Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon. Moreover, with Microsoft's jaw-dropping acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $70 billion, the stakes in the gaming world have never been higher.