“The lines between the different ways we enjoy our entertainment are blurring. When you’re in that moment, looking to sit and watch a movie or be more active and play a game, we want to make sure we have something for you. Our goal is to have a game on the service for everyone. Not focus on making one big experience, but rather a selection of titles that members can choose to play.”
These are a series of what’s known as “narrative games” where players can get involved in an interactive narrative experience as an active participant
One of the first of Netflix’s new stories is the Love is Blind game. It will launch on 19 September – shortly ahead of the Love is Blind season 5 launch on 22 September. In the meantime, you can watch a trailer below.
According to American technology site The Verge, further Netflix Stories releases in the works are game versions of Money Heist and Virgin River – so keep your eyes peeled for those releases.
Netflix will also be launching a designated app for you to enjoy the games – which may well aid the slightly confusing user experience of up until now. Let the games begin!