Netflix simply launched a standalone gaming app for teenagers

Netflix simply launched a free app known as Playground for smartphones and tablets. This is a gaming app for teenagers, aged eight and underneath. It’s out there to all Netflix members on any tier, and the corporate guarantees it does not have advertisements or in-app purchases.

It additionally works with no cell or Wi-Fi connection. Netflix says this makes it the “perfect companion for long airplane rides or grocery trips.” Kids do love their screens.

The firm guarantees an “ever-growing library of games” for kids. The platform launches with titles primarily based on some massively common franchises. There’s one thing known as Playtime with Peppa Pig, which is a set of minigames starring the titular Peppa and mates.

There’s additionally a recreation set on Sesame Street, by which youngsters get to “hang out with Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Oscar and more beloved puppet pals.” This is one other minigame assortment, with a reminiscence card recreation, a connect-the-dots recreation and extra.

The catalog additionally consists of a few video games primarily based on Dr. Seuss properties and a racing title primarily based on the present Bad Dinosaurs. There are different issues on the platform, like a sticker ebook assortment and jigsaw puzzles. Again, each title right here is meant for younger kids.

Netflix Playground is out there now within the US and lots of different components of the world. It launches globally on April 28. The common Netflix app nonetheless presents entry to conventional video video games, although the streamer’s interactive division has been struggling recently. It closed its and has since .