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Now Microsoft to create Social games.....

Created by : Amrita , Animation/Graphic Artist, Creative design  | 11 16 2010 08:02:46 +0000
Industry : InternetFunctional Area : Web 2.0 +(Technology)
Keywords : social networking microsoft facebook social games social games bing games windows live messenger microsoft to create social games with crowdstar
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Microsoft Corp. is creating a social-games hub in partnership with CrowdStar International Ltd., the second-largest maker of such titles on Facebook.

Microsoft is overhauling the MSN Games site to let players compete with each other across Web properties including Bing Games and Windows Live Messenger, the companies said today in a statement. Players using the Microsoft Game Hub will be able to see each others’ scores across the Microsoft platforms and Facebook Inc.’s social network. Can Microsoft be successfull in these social games??

  
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Who knows that the explore itself will turn into a social game......
By Ayan Choudhury, Sr/Principal Corespondent, Leading media House  11 16 2010 08:46:40 +0000
 
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Microsoft according to me is a tad too late, and people like to play these social games on their social networking sites, and not specific sites like bing games or on their windows live messenger. Facebook was a hit mainly due to the combination of both social networking and its games. Also Games on social networks such as Facebook and MySpace are free of charge. The makers generate revenue by selling virtual goods.  So Microsoft doing great here is somewhat rarity according to me.
By Amrita , Animation/Graphic Artist, Creative design  11 16 2010 08:02:46 +0000
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A bit late maybe but they will add a new dimension.
By Ravindra Patil, Director - Marketing, Ultraliant Infotech Pvt Ltd  | 11 22 2010 13:26:14 +0000
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Microsoft name will give chance to get better business.
By Ranjeet Kumer, Maintain Relation with portal service provider , India  | 11 19 2010 10:01:49 +0000
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yep i agree to amrita
By sandesh saboo, Research Associate/Analyst, saboo associates  | 11 18 2010 09:34:17 +0000
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rite Mr srikant...its too late...but u never know about microsoft..they are the best and they will do some or the other thing to bring a new phase in the social games..
By sudipta saha, Consultant, SC analytics pvt ltd.  | 11 17 2010 12:07:18 +0000
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Microsoft is most clearly a bit too late, customer loyalty does exist and people already in the networking sites like FB would not be leaving in a hurry. If at all they want to succeed they need to gear towards a new segment market and include some USP's that may attract the old faithfuls. But, I have my doubts...
By Rashmi Sharma, CEO/MD/Director, AQumen- Empowered Solutions: Human Resources (HR) Consulting  | 11 17 2010 02:05:10 +0000
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Microsoft can make place anywhere anytime...Although it is entering late but according to my view definately yes....this will do good
By vivek sabharwal, Dy. Manager, kotak life insurance  | 11 16 2010 17:47:34 +0000
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Micro soft can turn the applecart,if the gaming is competitive and userfriendly.
By kasturirangan.r , INSURANCE ADVISOR, Life Insurance Corporation Of India  | 11 16 2010 08:46:42 +0000
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Yes Microsoft will have to catch up and they will. Yes I agree with you Amrita.
By Rathin Deb, Freelance Retail Consultant  | 11 30 2010 05:30:24 +0000
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Microsoft is too late & it will not be easy for them to be succeed.
By SHRIKANT MANOHAR DANKE, Project Manager, Phadnis Infrastructur Ltd  | 11 17 2010 06:34:27 +0000
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Thanx for referral Amrita,

Yes. Social network Games takes an edge over the MS games.Still now, except US, people look at MS only as an Office-package offering Company. Whereas, FB started off with a bang, as Social network, it enables more visibility to user than the MS. However, we can not but to, appreciate their effort to increase the vista in GAMES and value to  Customers & trying a bit to retain its Market through various strategy such as this.


By KALIYAMOORTHY , Oil & Gas Area Coordinator, Undisclosed  | 11 17 2010 02:02:04 +0000
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It may be difficult for Microsoft to do well in the social networking/games arena, especially if they plan to overhaul the MSN games site. By focusing on too many activities, they may not be able to do well in key areas.

They are still trying to improve their search capabilities vis-a-vis Google for many years and they have still not succeeded.

Thanks for the referral, Amrita...
By Badri N Srinivasan, Head - Quality, Valtech India Systems Pvt. Ltd.  | 11 16 2010 08:42:54 +0000
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Microsoft is lagging behind in terms of innovation. Apple, Google are taking the lead. There hasnt been a single product by Microsoft in the recent history which is actually an innovation. Have u seen Windows craze??
By Ayushman Pandey, Assistant Manager (Project), Electrosteel Steel Ltd.  | 11 16 2010 08:21:06 +0000
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