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social gaming

American  

noun

Digital Technology.
  1. the playing of online games on social media websites.


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Etymology

Origin of social gaming

First recorded in 2005–10

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Roblox is a social gaming platform with a young demographic, and it has decided to take the lead in estimating users’ ages, and then keeping age groups in their own silos.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

Vaughn was not asked directly about any Disney projects and spoke only broadly, but stated, “None of us have really nailed it,” when it came bringing social gaming environments into a physical space.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 20, 2024

That’s what the nonprofit Comic Relief US hopes, announcing Tuesday its new Kids Relief initiative to encourage giving and community building with a new virtual world on the social gaming platform.

From Seattle Times Mar. 28, 2023

Its entry into social gaming, via its $563.2 million purchase of Playdom in 2010, resulted in a write-down.

From Reuters Nov. 11, 2021

After the company’s social gaming division underperformed, Pitaro’s co-president, John Pleasants, resigned, giving Pitaro control of Disney Interactive.

From New York Times Mar. 5, 2018

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