I am sure it is not a surprise to anyone that Google Plus is trying to compete for the attention of Facebook users. Now they have invested $200 million or more in game design to try to cash in on those users. Specifically they have invested in Zynga who were the designers of Farmville and Cityville which were designed specifically for Facebook. Zynga has primarily been dependent of Facebook for their games but that is about to change.
Google is saying that their games will change the gaming industry. Google has also stressed that the games are only there if you want them. Their platform can also be game free.
Now after reading the article, I go further to read the comments. Most of the comments are that why are they spending money on gaming. Really people don't join Facebook for the games and a lot of people are ready to leave Facebook because of the gaming invitations. Most people are using Facebook to stay connected. They want to be in the loop of what is going on. I have to say that I agree. I am on Facebook for two reasons. One, to see what my kids are up to. Two, to keep in touch with people that I don't see very often. I have never played a game on Facebook and I don't plan on it. For me, it really is all about staying connected.
Resources: http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/google_plus_games_arrive_to_challenge_facebook.php
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