IGN reports that Phil Spencer, the current vice-president of gaming at Microsoft, thinks that Netflix's planned foray into the video game industry is a smart idea.<br />In a recent 'New York Times' interview, Spencer broke down the industry's continued growth and how it often sets trends for other tech companies.<br />"I think it’s smart what [Netflix is] doing. They’re buying some studios. They’re learning about the creative process of interactive entertainment. And I think it’s a very smart way for them to move into the space." Phil Spencer, Vice President of Gaming for Microsoft, via 'New York Times' Sway podcast.<br />Netflix is reportedly focused on creating content for the casual mobile market.<br />Recently, the streaming giant acquired the award-winning game studio Nightschool, which developed 'Oxenfree.'<br />According to Spencer, Netflix's existing cloud and community give its venture into gaming huge potential.<br />"Netflix clearly has cloud. Amazon has cloud. Google has a real cloud capability. But without content, community, and cloud, I think getting into gaming right now — and you can see this in what Netflix is doing." Phil Spencer, Vice President of Gaming for Microsoft, via 'New York Times' Sway podcast.<br />Spencer reportedly disagrees with comparisons drawn between Netflix and Microsoft's Game Pass.<br />"I’d say the difference for us is in the business model of — you can buy every game that’s available on the subscription, which is a little different than a music subscription or a movie subscription." Phil Spencer, Vice President of Gaming for Microsoft, via 'New York Times' Sway podcast.<br />"I’d say the difference for us is in the business model of — you can buy every game that’s available on the subscription, which is a little different than a music subscription or a movie subscription." Phil Spencer, Vice President of Gaming for Microsoft, via 'New York Times' Sway podcast
