Facebook Gaming is a gaming platform developed by Facebook that allows users to discover, watch, and play games across different devices. The platform offers a wide range of games from popular genres like action, adventure, sports, and puzzle, as well as live streams of gameplay by popular gamers and influencers. Users can connect with other gamers, create communities, and join groups based on their gaming interests. Facebook Gaming also offers features like in-app purchases, live chat, and gifting to enhance the gaming experience. The platform is available on desktop, iOS, and Android devices, and provides a great way for gamers to engage and connect with others who share their interests. Users can now experience Facebook Gaming in a whole different way, since a recent announcement stated that Facebook Messenger will let users play multiplayer games, even while on a video call.
Now users can engage in their favorite games while on video calls with their loved ones using Messenger. This latest feature in Messenger promises to be a fun-filled experience, especially for those people who love multitasking or are bored of conversations easily. Plus, playing games together can be a fun bonding activity, or it can be simply reminiscent of older multiplayer gaming experiences. The best part? Users don’t have to install anything! With 14 free-to-play games available on iOS, Android, and web, they can enjoy a mix of brand new and fan-favorite titles. So far, the games include Card Wars by Bombay Play, Exploding Kittens by Coatsink, Mini Golf FRVR by FRVR, and Words With Friends by Zynga. Most games support two players, but the number of players varies for each game.
Starting a game is quite easy, as a matter of fact. While you’re in a video call with your friends, simply tap the “Group Mode” button in the center, and then tap the “Play” button to get started. This comes as a welcome move from the company, since in 2017, it announced that it would no longer support its desktop gaming platform, which included popular games like Farmville and Mafia Wars. The reason for this was that Facebook was shifting its focus to mobile gaming, where it saw more growth potential. Facebook still supports mobile games and has even expanded its gaming platform to include cloud gaming.
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