Netflix is asking for the help of cloud gaming specialists in its recent job postings, a possible hint of what’s to come for the ongoing gaming venture. As noted by protocolthe company is on the hunt for a security product manager with experience in addressing “cloud gaming challenges”, a rendering engineer which can support Netflix’s “cloud gaming service” and other related items.
If the company launches a cloud gaming service similar to PlayStation Now, Google Stadia or Amazon Luna, it will help it branch out beyond mobile devices by bringing its games to TVs and PCs without relying on game consoles.
Netflix told TechCrunch: “We’re always looking for great talent to join our teams, and we’re constantly exploring new product opportunities to enhance our members’ experience. We have nothing else to share at this time.”
The streamer is still expanding its mobile gaming library with recent launches on “Into the Breach” and “Behind Your Eyes,” mid others. According to Apptopia, less than 1% of Netflix’s subscriber base play the mobile games, even though they’re free for those with a Netflix login. The streaming service is around 221 million subscribersand only an average of 1.7 million users play games on Netflix per day.
Although mobile gaming is not very popular, maybe a cloud gaming service will attract the attention of more gamers.
The cloud gaming market continues to grow as gamers flock to cloud gaming services as they can access games without paying for expensive hardware. In fact, the size of the global cloud gaming market is expected to reach a whopping $20.94 billion by 2030, according to a market research shop Research and Markets. Last year, the global cloud gaming market had 1.6 billion dollars in revenue.