- Media platforms embrace gaming trend.
- YouTube offers 75 free minigames to all users.
- LinkedIn introduces puzzle games to boost networking connections.
Game on, couch potatoes!
The tech world is witnessing a surprising trend: media platforms are diving headfirst into gaming.
YouTube and LinkedIn, unlikely contenders in the gaming arena, have recently introduced game features to their platforms.
This move follows Netflix’s successful foray into mobile gaming, signaling a shift in how content providers engage their audiences.
YouTube has rolled out “Playables,” a collection of over 75 minigames including popular titles like Angry Birds Showdown and Trivia Crack.
These games, available on desktop and mobile devices, are designed for quick, casual play between video sessions.
Initially exclusive to Premium subscribers, Playables are now free for all YouTube users, requiring no downloads.
LinkedIn’s “work hard, play harder” motto
In an unexpected twist, LinkedIn has entered the gaming scene to boost user engagement.
The professional networking platform now offers three games: Queens (a Sudoku-style puzzle), Crossclimb (a trivia game), and Pinpoint (similar to the New York Times’ Connections).
These games are designed to foster connections among users’ networks, limited to once-daily play first-degree connections.
It’s a bold move that redefines LinkedIn’s role beyond just professional networking.
