Google is reportedly planning a major foray into the gaming world.

The search giant may launch a service thought to be like a 'Netflix for games,' as well as new gaming hardware, according to 9to5Google.

The announcements could come as soon as next month, when Google is set to appear at the Game Developers Conference (GDC).

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Google is reportedly planning a major foray into the gaming world. The search giant may launch a service thought to be like a 'Netflix for games,' as well as new gaming hardware

Google is said to be planning to release a piece of hardware that's cheaper than Microsoft's Xbox or Sony's PlayStation.

Alongside that, the firm is reportedly planning a subscription-based gaming service that uses technology it first teased in its 'Project Stream' initiative.

Project Stream lasted for three months and had many users participating in the trial.

Users could play Assassin's Creed Odyssey in Google Chrome and were only required to supply their own PlayStation or Xbox controller, as well as a 25 megabit per second internet connection.

It's possible that Google could launch its own controllers to go with the streaming service.

Public tests of Project Stream ended last month.

The unveiling of a new gaming console and a 'Netflix for games' service could come as soon as next month, as Google teased a keynote address at the Game Developers Conference

Many have said Google will have more to say about Stream at the Game Developers Conference next month.

Earlier this week, Google sent out invites for a keynote address at GDC, slated to take place on March 19th at 10am (PT), with little information other than the words 'Gather around.'

Last February, rumors began circulating that Google was making a move into gaming with its secretive 'Project Yeti.'

A report from The Information detailed how the search giant was eyeing the creation of a game streaming service that could work either on its Chromecast or a Google-made console.

Google reportedly discussed Yeti with game developers, but it is unclear whether any of them will develop a game specifically for Yeti or only make existing streamed games available, the Information reported.

The report also claims the firm has developed several iterations of Yeti so far, as it discusses the project with ‘top-tier gaming developers.'

Aside from Google, Amazon and Apple are also rumored to be mulling their own game streaming services.