LOS ANGELES — First, it was a film delivery service. Then, it was a global streaming service. Now, Netflix is trying to turn itself into a gaming giant, too.

At Netflix’s corporate office in Hollywood, the streaming behemoth touted Wednesday its foray into TV gaming as it invited dozens of attendees to test out its new games, from TV versions of classics such as Pictionary and Tetris to a soon-to-be-released weekday competition game called Best Guess Live.

Some viewers might have already noticed a selection of games alongside their Netflix shows while watching TV. But the streamer is expanding that catalog by launching a collection of party games Thursday, as well as a slew of new titles over the holidays.

Alain Tascan, the head of Netflix’s gaming business, told attendees at the event

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