While the full details are still sketchy, Google has confirmed it is building a social gaming startup for launch when it is finally ready.
Bloomberg reported that the project which is called Arcade will not be tied to any existing social networks; instead, users will create accounts based off their phone number. However, there are speculations that the games might involve some trivia elements.
Google confirmed Arcade’s existence to Bloomberg but provided no details other than the project being “focused on mobile gaming with friends.”
“So while this sounds like an extremely nascent endeavor, it appears Google is taking cues from live trivia game HQ. Those live trivia sessions can reach millions of users and have created real-world social gatherings where colleagues, friends, and families get together for a game,” The Verge reported.
Bloomberg on the other hand reported that Google said Arcade would not be tied to a specific social platform because the game will generate its own place for users to hang out, which HQ demonstrates could work out just fine.
