Google is making significant strides with Google Play Games on PC, aiming to expand its gaming ecosystem. One of the major moves is the default inclusion of every Android game on PC, unless developers opt out. Previously, developers had to opt in, which limited the platform's game selection. This change is set to dramatically increase the variety of games available to PC players.
Blurring the Lines Between Mobile and Desktop Gaming
Currently, Google Play Games boasts over 50 native PC games. Google plans to open this platform to all PC developers later this year, further diversifying its offerings. To help users identify which games are best suited for PC play, Google is introducing playability badges. Games marked with an ‘optimized’ badge meet Google’s high standards for a superior gaming experience. Those labeled ‘playable’ meet the minimum requirements, while ‘untested’ games won’t appear in regular browsing and must be searched for directly. This system is reminiscent of Steam’s compatibility badges for the Steam Deck. If Google successfully brings most of its Android games to PC, it could pose a significant challenge to Steam.
In a complementary move, Google Play Games is also bringing well-known PC titles to Android devices. Dredge is already available, with TABS Mobile and Disco Elysium set to follow later this year. These ports will be fully optimized for touchscreens, enhancing the mobile gaming experience.
If Google can streamline this cross-platform setup, it could revolutionize gaming, allowing players to purchase a game once and enjoy it seamlessly on both their phone and PC. For more details on Google's gaming plans, check out their official blog post.
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