Google Chrome Web Store is live, tons more indie games now up for grabs

News
By published

Still don't have enough apps? Google wants to sell you s'more

So you've got a console, probably a smart phone and maybe even a gaming-quality PC. Sure are a lot of options for gaming nowadays, huh? But one major player has been mysteriously absent from the game scene, which brings us to Google's recent reveal of theChrome Web Store, yet another place where you can buy and download various new games and apps. The service just went live this week so there's not a massive deluge of content just yet, but c'mon, it's Google. There'll be a shitload of stuff in no time, including all kinds of cheap (or free) games thatwill hopefully have more meat than a typical iPhone or Android app.


Above: Mirror's Edge 2D - surprisingly fun!

It's also big news for those of you looking for a way to sell and promote your indie games. Granted, you've already got the iPhone, Android and Xbox marketplaces, but hey, more options never hurt anybody. As for how the service actually works, and if it's really as big a deal as Google makes it out to be,head over thereto see for yourself. I've been clicking around for a while and so far have run into several apps not working or downloading properly, but uh, it's only been up for one day, right?

December 8, 2010

Brett Elston
Brett Elston

A fomer Executive Editor at GamesRadar, Brett also contributed content to many other Future gaming publications including Nintendo Power, PC Gamer and Official Xbox Magazine. Brett has worked at Capcom in several senior roles, is an experienced podcaster, and now works as a Senior Manager of Content Communications at PlayStation SIE.