PlayStation and ‘Netflix Game’ images found in Netflix app data

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Images of the PlayStation products were reportedly found in the code for the Netflix app.

The images show a render of two DualSense controllers, artwork of Ghost of Tsushima, a logo that says N Games, and a shark icon.

Data miner Steve moser claims that Shark is the current working name for Netflix’s gaming feature, and states that the presence of PlayStation images could indicate a partnership between Netflix and Sony that could see PlayStation games offered through Netflix in some way. another.

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In April, Netflix entered into a multi-year US license agreement granting it the exclusive rights to host Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) films after their theatrical and home release windows.

Building on Netflix’s pre-existing deal with animated films Sony Pictures, the deal gives the streaming giant exclusive “first payout window” rights to SPE films from its 2022 film list, including the upcoming Uncharted movie.

Sony already has its own PlayStation Now subscription service, which allows gamers to stream a selection of PS2, PS3, and PS4 games. Alternatively, players can download most of the PS4 games and some of the PS2 games from the library.

Netflix announced earlier this week that it has appointed Mike Verdu, former head of Electronic Arts and Facebook, to lead its expansion into the video game market.

PlayStation and 'Netflix Game' images found in Netflix app data
Netflix has produced dozens of video game adaptations, but now looks set to start delivering real games to its subscribers

Netflix intends to add video games to its streaming platform within 12 months, billed as a new genre of programming, according to a Bloomberg source familiar with the plans.

The company does not currently consider charging additional fees for access to the games, they added, although the new content may help it justify subsequent increases in the price of subscriptions.

Netflix is ​​now recruiting for roles related to game development on its website, although it is claimed that the California-based company has yet to decide on a game development strategy.

Axios reporter Stephen Totilo added on Twitter that the latest information he had was that Netflix was is considering offering downloadable games rather than game streaming.