Netflix says its critically-panned FIFA World Cup video game was a 'top tier' performer
in newsletterGame Developer · 4 min read · business
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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Boss Fight EntertainmentFIFA World Cup Launch EditionGreg PetersNetflixNetflix PlaygroundSpry FoxUnhingedZA/UM StudiosZero Parades: For Dead Spies
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