Netflix says its critically-panned FIFA World Cup video game was a 'top tier' performer

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Game Developer · 4 min read · business

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Netflix claimed its critically-panned FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition was one of its 'most successful cloud game debuts' after launching June 11. Netflix Playground, its kids games app, grew 3x in daily players since April and boosted kids mobile engagement 600% year-over-year, though Netflix declined to share concrete gameplay hours.

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