Netflix President Suggests Kids Aren’t Interested in New Game Consoles
Netflix’s president of games, Alain Tascan, has raised an intriguing point, suggesting that younger generations may not be as interested in new gaming consoles. In a recent discussion with *The Game Business*, Tascan emphasised that kids today are more focused on gaming across various digital screens rather than dreaming of owning specific consoles like the PlayStation 6. He believes the traditional model of console gaming could be limiting for younger players.
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Tascan also spoke about Netflix’s approach to gaming, noting that the company aims to be “platform agnostic” and reduce friction in gaming. He defined “friction” as anything that slows down or hinders the gaming experience, such as large downloads or the need for multiple controllers.
He even pointed out that subscription models, like Netflix’s own, can be a form of friction, referencing the company’s experiment with its mobile title *Squid Game: Unleashed*, which didn’t require a subscription.
While consoles are still selling well, with the PlayStation 5 surpassing the original NES in sales and the Nintendo Switch beating the PlayStation 2 in the U.S., Tascan’s comments highlight a shift in how gaming is being approached by younger audiences. More accessible, screen-agnostic gaming experiences are becoming the future of the industry.
