Samsung is entering the cloud gaming space, albeit with a twist, joining the likes of Xbox, PlayStation, and Nvidia. Unlike the above services, which stream PC games, Samsung’s cloud gaming service is aimed at mobile games. This is a major step in Samsung’s gaming push for Galaxy devices.
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Samsung Gaming Hub Launches Cloud Gaming Service for Galaxy Devices with 23 Free Titles
Formerly called Samsung Gaming Hub, the service was available in beta for a while but is launching officially with 23 free-to-play games like Monopoly Go, Candy Crush Saga, Homescapes, and Honor of Kings. Samsung’s cloud gaming service is free for Galaxy users in North America. The platform allows users to access these games via the Samsung Gaming Hub app or through the games section of the Galaxy Store, offering the convenience of playing games without the need to download them first. This is a huge plus for mobile gamers who have noticed how big Android games can be these days, often using high amounts of mobile data.
This is made possible by Samsung’s Instant Play feature, which allows players to jump into a game immediately with no downloading required. The Samsung Gaming Hub aims to be a one-stop solution for users — not only discovering old gems but also finding new titles, seeing what’s hot, and taking advantage of exclusive benefits. This is basically like an improved version of Google Play Games, plus the added bonus of cloud gaming that allows players to demo games before they even download them.
Jong Woo, Samsung’s Vice President and Head of Game Services said in a report from GamesIndustry.biz that half of the players who interacted with the cloud gaming entry in the beta period ultimately went on to install the game. This demonstrates the ability of the platform to transform the way game publishers grow their mobile games. Right now, Samsung Gaming Hub comes only to North America, with no word on a global rollout or even a launch in India. Given the significant mobile gaming market in India, it’s expected that the service will be available there in the future.
