Netflix buys Next Games in multi-million dollar deal
Netflix has acquired Next Games in a multimillion dollar deal. The streaming giant will collaborate with the gaming developers behind hits such as 'The Walking Dead' series and the 'Stranger Things' mobile game in a deal reportedly worth $72m (£54m) in an attempt to "expanding internal game studio capabilities. In a statement, Michael Verdu, Vice President of Games, Netflix said: "Next Games has a seasoned management team, strong track record with mobile games based on entertainment franchises, and solid operational capabilities. We are excited for Next Games to join Netflix as a core studio i...