It would be dishonest to say that I was a fan of Google or not skeptical of of their products (in general). However, despite my skepticism, it is hard to ignore the tech giants new plan for online gaming and a real potential to change both the gaming and advertising landscapes. In essence, Google is proposing the ability to play popular video games right in your browser via what is being termed a Netflix style platform. If true, the system has the potential to bring gaming to a whole new audience and make it even more convenient for more experienced players.. Needless to say, the ability to monetize such a platform using a Netflix style model is a relatively straightforward and frankly very good idea. Visit The Verge for the full article and check out the summary below..
- Google is weeks away from unveiling its big push into video games.
- The initiative assuredly involves Google’s Netflix-like video game streaming service, Project Stream.
- Reports point to Google making a game console as well, though it’s not clear how powerful it will be.
Google is about to make a major push into the world of video games.Unlike gaming heavyweights Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft, Google isn’t likely to create a device that powers games. Instead, the company’s focus seems to be on a Netflix-like game streaming service