Apple is reportedly building a Netflix-style gaming service. What would it even look like?

Netflix-style video game subscription services are becoming increasingly common, but it's always noteworthy when a major tech player enters the space for the first time.

Apple has generally kept video games at arm's length in the past, even as its iOS platform's continued growth hangs heavily on the games people play there. Now, there's a report that Apple is diving in headfirst with a full-blown subscription service.

This is where I note: the news you're reading here is clearly very early, and it's only a rumor at this point. The report comes from Cheddar, which cites "five people familiar with the matter." But the same report also notes that "the service is still in the early stages of development, and Apple could ultimately decide to abandon it." Read more...