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News - Netflix Gaming And Generative AI Chief Has Left The Company - xSicKxBot - 03-13-2025
News - Netflix Gaming And Generative AI Chief Has Left The Company
<p>Netflix's gaming VP Mike Verdu has left after being hired in 2021 to launch the platform's gaming initiatives. This is the latest shakeup for the streaming giant the streaming giant, which has undergone mass layoffs to its gaming division recently.</p><p><span>According to </span><a href="https://www.gamefile.news/p/netflix-mike-verdu-exit-gdc?publication_id=66124&utm_campaign=email-post-title&r=j8u6a&utm_medium=email">Game File</a><span>, a Netflix representative confirmed that Verdu did leave the company. He was brought on to release new and ported mobile games to the Netflix platform for paying subscribers, and also lead internal game development.</span></p><p>Verdu went through several title changes during his time at Netflix. He started as the VP of game development, helping build the foundation of Netflix Games, including studios and publishing arms. He then got promoted to the VP of games, and rolled out cloud streaming tests to TVs and PCs in several countries.</p><a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/netflix-gaming-and-generative-ai-chief-has-left-the-company/1100-6530067/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/">Continue Reading at GameSpot</a>
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