Mike Verdu launched and led Netflix's gaming efforts in 2021, but was moved to a new role - VP of Generative AI for games at Netflix - in November last year. At the time, Verdu said peers should "pay no mind to uninformed speculation in the media about changes at Netflix Games", as the changes were a "planned transition".

Mike Verdu, who was tapped as Netflix's first head of its young video game division in 2021, has exited the streamer.

Netflix Gaming's vice president leaves the company, seemingly reflecting the refined approach that the brand is taking to the gaming industry.