Netflix turning to games as streaming growth slows

Console quality games streamed from the cloud require high-speed Internet connections to avoid lag and controllers players can use to command action. And in that arena, Netflix would be up against cloud game services run by Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Sony. — AFP Relaxnews

SAN FRANCISCO: Netflix is facing a formidable challenge as it expands into video games to keep the attention of customers in the increasingly competitive world of streaming television.

The streaming television leader offered details of its plans to move into games in its latest update confirming cooling growth even as the Silicon Valley giant spins off hit shows.