It was reported that a confidential Google vision document showed that the company plans to become the world’s largest gaming platform and even distribute games on Macs. This internal document sets out a tentative five-year plan, hoping to create a single platform that allows game developers to target players on almost all platforms at the same time, including Windows PCs, Macs, smart screens, and game controllers. TV.
According to the document entitled The Future of Games, the platform will rely on Google’s services and a low-cost universal portable gamepad that is compatible with almost any device. This service can turn all devices into game consoles and realize multi-screen input with the help of smart screens and TVs’ support for handles.
In addition, this service seems to use streaming media technology, because Google pointed out that they will intelligently transmit content through streaming media so that the game can be started at any time, and the game will be adjusted according to the performance of the device.
It is worth noting that this document describes a vision, not a specific plan. Other parts of the document also disclose Google’s gaming vision. For example, Google explained how it will build the Play Store into an independent gaming destination. In addition, developers are required to support handles and cross-platform entertainment and will set a minimum price so that super first-class games can also be stationed on the platform.
Google also disclosed what steps might be taken before turning this vision into reality. For example, one of the steps is to introduce simulation, native and streaming games to Windows. Of course, since this document was written in October 2020, Google’s game plans and ambitions may also change. For example, the company closed Stadia Game Studios in early 2021, indicating that they may have adjusted their development direction.
Although the Mac is rarely seen as a gaming platform, Google’s vision does have some aspects that are getting closer to reality. For example, Microsoft announced in early 2021 that Windows 11 users will be able to run Android apps from the Amazon App Store.
