In the previous 12 months and a half or so we’ve got seen the streaming big Netflix increase outwards into the online game house, releasing pre-existing titles onto the platform whereas additionally buying studios to assist make new and unique content material. The newest business veteran to affix Netflix is Raf Grassetti – the Art Director behind each God of War 2018 and Ragnarok.
Making the announcement on Twitter, Grassetti launched an announcement saying “I’m joyful to announce that I’ve joined Netflix to develop a brand new unique IP AAA sport. I’m actually excited to construct a workforce and to work with the superb Joseph Staten, Jerry Edsall and Chacko Sonny to carry a brand new world to life.”
As talked about by Grassetti, they’re simply the most recent in an extended line-up of builders poached by Netflix, with prior acquirees together with Joseph Staten of Bungie and 343i fame; Jerry Edsall (who beforehand labored at The Coalition for 8 years) and Chacko Sonny – recognized finest for govt producing the Overwatch franchise.
Netflix has made it clear prior to now that it intends to speculate quite a bit into video video games, with the streaming big discussing its plans for growing AAA titles greater than as soon as. It will likely be fascinating to see what Netflix’s first main inside sport finally ends up wanting like,
KitGuru says: What do you consider this newest rent? What would you prefer to see out of Netflix vis-a-vis gaming? Could they develop into a serious participant within the business? Let us know down beneath.
