Netflix is planning an expansion into video games, report claims

Netflix is planning to add video games to its massive library of films and TV shows within the next 12 months, a new report claims. Games will be available on Netflix at no extra cost to the standard subscription price, according to Bloomberg, although the move may make it easier for Netflix'to justify price increases in coming years'. Netflix has also confirmed to MailOnline that it has just hired Mike Verdu, a former executive of Electronic Arts (EA), the successful video games firm, who will lead the expansion into games. At EA, Verdu previously worked on mobile games including titles in the Sims, Plants vs. Zombies and Star Wars franchises. He has also worked for Facebook and Kabam, one of the biggest creators of smartphone and tablet games.