Streaming platform Netflix will now be expanding into video games, and for that the company has appointed Mike Verdu, a former Facebook and Electronics Arts executive as its new VP of game development.
According to the ANI report, Verdu was previously VP of content for Facebook Reality Labs where he oversaw Oculus Studios and teams that brought second-and-third-party virtual reality games to Oculus VR headsets.
Before that, he was the SVP of mobile for Electronic Arts where Verdu was responsible for mobile games like ‘Plants vs. Zombies 2’, ‘The Sims Freeplay’ and ‘Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes’.
Now, at Netflix, Verdu will be reporting to George Peters, Netflix’s chief operating officer and chief product officer.
Last week, the streaming platform also signaled that it was moving into the podcast space with the new hire of N’ Jeri Eaton, a former Apple and NPR executive as the company’s first head of podcasts.
Govt. not considering rules for use of AI in filmmaking: Murugan
DTH revenue slide to ease to 3–4% this fiscal year: Report
At Agenda Aaj Tak, Aamir, Jaideep Ahlawat dwell on acting, Dharam
JioHotstar to invest $444mn over 5 years in South Indian content
Standing firm, TRAI rejects DoT views on satcom spectrum fee
Diljit Dosanjh wraps shoot for untitled Imtiaz Ali film
‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai 2.0’ to return with comedy, chaos, a supernatural twist
BBC names Bérangère Michel as new Group CFO
‘Border 2’ teaser to be unveiled on Vijay Diwas
CNN-News18 Rahul Shivshankar takes editorial charge 


