Post by hurricanemaxi on Sept 10, 2011 19:36:14 GMT -8
Google's new social network has made a gaming platform for itself, launching with 16 casual games Google+ members can play while logged onto the network. Its selection pales in comparison to the multitude of games and apps Facebook's platform offers, but Google's open pastures -- and lower commission rates -- may be an attractive opportunity for social game makers.
Google+ challenged its top competitor Facebook on Thursday by adding games to the newly launched social networking site.
Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) has begun a gradual roll-out of the games, stating they should be fully available to all users soon. Google+ users will have a selection of 16 games to choose from at first, including the popular "Angry Birds," a top-selling application on several mobile platforms. Other games include "Diamond Dash," "Bejeweled Blitz" and "Sodoku."
Zynga, the game developer that has been a huge part of Facebook's gaming success by creating games such as Farmville, will now also develop for Google+. Months ago, the search engine giant invested an undisclosed amount with the game maker. "Zynga Poker" is one of the options that will be available on Google+.
The games will be available on a separate page within Google+, where social gamers can check updates from game invites, see the games various people in their Google+ Circles have played and broadcast a personal high score if they'd like.
Facebook didn't let the announcement from its competitor slide without recognition. The social networking leader had gaming announcements of its own Thursday, introducing what the company called the biggest set of changes to the Facebook homepage since its initiation. Changes will include more room for gaming apps and a variety of changes with gaming updates, bookmarks and alerts.
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Google+ challenged its top competitor Facebook on Thursday by adding games to the newly launched social networking site.
Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) has begun a gradual roll-out of the games, stating they should be fully available to all users soon. Google+ users will have a selection of 16 games to choose from at first, including the popular "Angry Birds," a top-selling application on several mobile platforms. Other games include "Diamond Dash," "Bejeweled Blitz" and "Sodoku."
Zynga, the game developer that has been a huge part of Facebook's gaming success by creating games such as Farmville, will now also develop for Google+. Months ago, the search engine giant invested an undisclosed amount with the game maker. "Zynga Poker" is one of the options that will be available on Google+.
The games will be available on a separate page within Google+, where social gamers can check updates from game invites, see the games various people in their Google+ Circles have played and broadcast a personal high score if they'd like.
Facebook didn't let the announcement from its competitor slide without recognition. The social networking leader had gaming announcements of its own Thursday, introducing what the company called the biggest set of changes to the Facebook homepage since its initiation. Changes will include more room for gaming apps and a variety of changes with gaming updates, bookmarks and alerts.
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