Netflix Plans to expand into video games next year and has hired Mike Verdu, a former Facebook and Electronic Arts executive, as its new Vice-President of game development.
Verdu was previously the Vice-President of content for Facebook Reality Labs.
Verdu’s portfolio also includes the position of Senior Vice President of mobile for video game developer Electronic Arts, where he was responsible for mobile games like ‘Plants vs. Zombies 2’, ‘The Sims Freeplay’ and ‘Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes.’
At the streaming giant, Verdu will be reporting to Greg Peters, Netflix’s chief operating officer and chief product officer, as per a media report.
Netflix plans to provide online gaming services to its users by 2022, which are expected to appear alongside the existing categories on the platform. Currently, Netflix won’t be charging the users for the service.
Netflix has been trying to attract new customers as well as retain the old ones amidst tough competition from other streaming platforms.
