Link: Netflix is acquiring an avatar company as it moves into party games

Netflix is acquiring avatar company Ready Player Me, integrating their cross-game avatar technology to enhance player identity in games.

This acquisition aligns with Netflix's expanded gaming strategy, including the introduction of TV party games.

Ready Player Me CEO Timmu Tõke highlighted the vision of avatars traveling across multiple games and virtual worlds.

The existing services of Ready Player Me will be discontinued by January 31, 2026, as their team joins Netflix.

Netflix and Ready Player Me have not disclosed the financial terms of this deal or the specific games that will first feature the new avatars.

The integration highlights Netflix's commitment to developing a more interconnected and personalized gaming experience. #

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