Back when Netflix declared that the company would be separating its streaming video and physical disc rental services, it was stated that the newly-formed Qwikster would include the option to rent video games.

According to The Verge , Netflix CEO Reed Hastings informed investors that the company is no longer going to enter the game rental business.The cause of the decision is unclear at this point but, for now, Gamefly will remain as the prominent source of video game rentals by mail.Netflix's plan to create Qwikster was eliminated just weeks after it was announced.