Facebook is going all out to make Messenger among the most popular platforms in its space. With over one billion users, Messenger already is a platform to reckon with. In the last few months, Facebook had introduced marketplace and opened up the platform to external developers to include chatbots for a more intimate conversational style between companies and people. Facebook is now added one more hook – instant games.
In its blog post, Facebook says that “Messenger has just got more fun — or more competitive — depending on how you look at it”. Facebook has introduced the ability to play games right in the messaging conversations and the gaming experience will first roll out to 30 countries. Games on Messenger feature score-based leaderboards, in-context chat, and group thread conversations to challenge, celebrate and congratulate.
“The 1 billion people who use Messenger every month connect, banter and share in so many ways. They do this by sending Stickers when words aren’t enough, tapping on Instant Video to share smiles with Mom after an awesome day, or making a quick voice call to let friends know they’re running late. Now they can connect and compete over their favorite games. We think this is just the beginning for games on Messenger — look for new titles to be added, and for new ways to play. Game on!” said the blog post.
