Netflix: No plans to offer game rentals
A few months ago Netflix revealed plans to spin its DVD mailing service off into a service called Qwikster. Back then it was suggested that as part of this new service, gaming fans would be able to rent the latest games.
That however will not be the case, Netflix has confirmed. The film streaming company will instead focus on bringing more quality films to its service until some promising deals kick in.
Confirmation came at the end of an earnings call for the company, in which Netflix CEO Reed Hastings revealed that Netflix has “no plans” to offer video games as part of any of its services.
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Video game rentals had already been announced as part of the Qwikster spinoff company – its posters even featured an Xbox 360 controller – so that may comes as a disappointment to some.
However, Netflix plans to bring in some hot new film franchises to its service, including some of the latest Disney films, with plans to bring in the likes of The Adventures of Tin Tin from film studio Paramount. A Dreamworks deal in 2013 will see more great films hit the service.
Netflix launched in the UK and Ireland in January, with prices starting from £5.99, as it competes with other main rival LOVEFiLM. Which do you use? Would gaming rentals have swayed it?
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