Netflix`s foray into gaming started with its programming, creating interactive choose your own adventure shows for Black Mirror, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and more. The company then loudly signaled it wanted to add gaming to its streaming service by hiring Mike Verdu, a former EA, and Oculus executive, to be the VP of game development and acquiring Oxenfree developer Night School.
Initially, Netflix`s gaming offerings didn`t go beyond mobile fare that wouldn`t look out of place, choking the gaming section of any app store.
