Google is making significant strides with Google Play Games on PC, aiming to bridge the gap between mobile and desktop gaming. A major update is on the horizon where all Android games will be available on PC by default, unless developers opt out. Previously, developers needed to opt in, limiting the available game selection.
Currently, over 50 native PC games are accessible through Google Play Games. Google plans to open this platform to all PC developers later this year. To enhance user experience, Google is introducing playability badges to differentiate game performance on PC. Games labeled as 'optimized' meet Google's high-quality standards, ensuring a superior gaming experience. 'Playable' games meet the minimum requirements, while 'untested' games will only be discoverable through direct searches, not appearing in regular browsing.
This system bears a resemblance to Steam's compatibility badges for the Steam Deck. If Google successfully brings a vast majority of its Android games to PC, it could pose a significant challenge to Steam's dominance in the PC gaming market.
In a reciprocal move, Google Play Games is also expanding its library on Android devices with well-known PC titles. 'Dredge' is already available, and 'TABS Mobile' and 'Disco Elysium' are set to join the roster later this year. These PC-to-mobile ports are being fully optimized for touchscreen use.
The potential for a seamless cross-platform gaming ecosystem is tantalizing. Imagine purchasing a game once and enjoying it on both your phone and PC without additional costs or complications. For more details on Google's gaming initiatives, check out their official blog post.
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