Social Gaming rising in India

The social gaming landscape in the country is witnessing a growth momentum due to easy access to mobile and Internet facilities which is offering youths exciting platforms for expanding their circle of friends.

The growth of social networks sites, the time spent by users on them, the high entertainment value proposition and opportunity to engage in fun and casual interaction with friends, was fuelling the social gaming market, say social gaming experts.

"Worldwide over 500 million play social games. In India more than 10 million (over 50 per cent) of Facebook users play social games", says Deepak Abbot, Vice President-Product, Zapak.com, one of the leading social gaming players.

Videogames getting more social

Videogame makers are riding the social-networking wave with a flood of soon-to-be-released titles that let friends play online as teams and even create their own characters.

The world's big three console makers Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony are providing frameworks for players to connect with hardware and software on which online communities of gamers can have fun and flourish.

"Gamers aren't just in it for the high scores anymore," Sony Computer Entertainment of North America president Jack Tretton said, as videogame industry giant’s unveiled new offerings at the Electronic Entertainment Expo.