Google Adds Some Serious Oomph to Play Games

Google on Monday announced a number of new features to the Google Play Games platform that are intended to boost discoverability and cross-platform multiplayer gaming while providing developers with deeper analytics. Three out of every four people who use the Android operating system play games, according to Google. Given that there are more than 1 billion activated Android devices, there's a vast opportunity for developers to reach gamers and generate revenue in a growing market.