Not child’s play: Netflix, Youtube and Apple make a play for online gaming

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Gaming is a serious business; everyone wants a share of the growing pie. 2023 saw some old stalwarts trying to make inroads with gamers whereas a few new faces popped up on the block. The battle of screen time is just getting fiercer than ever. Netflix, Apple and YouTube have recently levelled up their game by entering the gaming arena. These might not be heavy-duty games but they signal the intention of tech companies to make moves in the gaming industry.

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Netflix clearly wants its users to chill more on the platform and introduced gaming for the first time. As long as you have a Netflix subscription, you can play games. The game is downloaded as a separate app on your phone/tablet and Netflix remains the gateway. It’s not as if you can play games on the Netflix app but it’s just that the subscription gives you access to certain titles. There are games on popular Netflix shows like Narcos, Stranger Things, among others. Other titles include Hello Kitty and Football Manager.

Apple’s gaming push

The Mac has always been an impressive machine yet its Achilles’ heel was gaming. For hardcore gamers, even the most powerful Mac lacked certain features. Apple introduced gaming mode for macOS. Whether you’re a casual gamer or a seasoned pro, Apple’s gaming mode aims to elevate your gaming experience on the Mac. In typical Apple style, you don’t need to toggle it on or not as the Mac