Google is preparing to launch its platform dedicated to video games ... - CNETFrance

Google Play Games is no longer a rumor, the platform is very real and will aim to develop the social aspect of gaming on Android. In particular, it will propose the synchronization backups in the cloud and more advanced multiplayer features.

Like the iOS Game Center or the Playstation Network, Google will indeed dedicated to the video game on Android platform. Called Play Games, it aims to develop the social and multiplayer game. The information was revealed by the website Android Police who managed to get the 3.1.36 version of Google Play previews.

This follows the discovery of a tool for social gaming in MyGlass application Android Police, which had therefore allowed the thesis of a standard platform Game Center, an idea supported by the recent recruitment of Noah Falstein figure Pontifical video game in the Android Play Studio .

The specialized site which has had access to this updated Google Play has been found that there was indeed a new “Play Games” icon. Looking in the code of the APK (Application Package File), Android Police has been updated a number of features that will soon enrich the video game terminal Android.

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The “star feature” Play this game will be the ability to synchronize its backups in the cloud, which will prevent the player from having to transfer himself his backups on other Android devices. Now, everything is handled automatically via the cloud, very good news.

As mentioned above, the social gaming will also be at heart application since Play Games will ship the classic features of this type of service including live chat during the game, the ability to invite friends to play or respond to invitations, a function of “matchmaking” automatic leaderboards to compare your scores (you choose to communicate or not) and a system of “achievement” as PSN trophies.

Finally, a notification system to track your friends will also present a configurable function with Google + : you can choose who will be allowed or not to send you notifications. It is interesting to note that the social features will be assumed by Google +, should be seen as an intention to push users to the social network? Google would have the means to develop the community of players while pushing users to Google +.

For more details, it will be Google I / O. Do not miss our live coverage of the conference this Thursday, May 15, 2013 at 18h.

Karyl AIT-ALI-Kaci

Karyl is a trainee journalist rather literary profile. But it does not prevent to be fascinated by the high-tech and everything that makes the world look to the SF. Intern at CNET, it is also a big fan of music. Her biggest dream: owning a overboard

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