Google Finally Gets a Gaming Center (Google Play Game Services)
Yesterday at Google’s I/O Conference Google announced it’s new Play Games Service API, which will allow game developers to save game states and sync them between different machines. Surprisingly, the service will also be available for iOS Developers (in addition to Google Play). Google made sure to mention that the game will have the usual ‘achievements, leaderboards, and multiplayer services’ that developers have come to ‘expect’ from ‘similar services’ (Game Center).
With the new API already being rolled out, Google says:
“it will allow for real cross-platform gaming experiences and ensure that users can easily switch between their phones and tablets without losing their game states.”
Th multiplayer aspect of the service will serve primarily as a ‘matchmaking feature’ but also attempt to connect you with your friends on Google+. As of now, these are the 11 games I found that are already using the API.
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World of Goo
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Super Stickman Golf 2
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Riptide GP
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Shine Runner
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Beach Buggy Blitz
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Osmos HD
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Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour
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Townsmen
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Farm Invasion USA
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Campus Life
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Rocket Island
Each game is fun in its own right, I’d say you should check them all all out. Especially if you have nothing better to do than read articles that discuss the ‘top 11’ games that are using Google’s latest API. Actually, what do you think this new API will mean for Apple?
If you’re a developer does this persuade you anymore to develop on android first vs iOS? LET US KNOW in the COMMENTS BELOW! Talk soon.
Kevin is an Online and Mobile Marketing Strategist who has worked with companies of all sizes over the last 6 years. You can follow Kevin on any of the social platforms below.
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