Netflix Cuts Gaming Studios to Streamline | Business and Finance News

Netflix is shutting down two of its gaming studios — Night School, creators of Oxenfree, and Helsinki-based Moonloot — as part of a major pivot to streamline operations. This reversal comes after years of aggressive studio acquisitions aimed at boosting subscriber engagement and diversifying content. While Netflix once saw gaming as a key growth area, especially with narrative-driven titles, recent focus has shifted toward kids’ games and cloud gaming — categories showing strong user traction. The move signals Netflix’s ongoing experiment to find the right fit for gaming within its broader entertainment ecosystem, even as it explores live sports and video podcasts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f5ef9a0ca1abbf56