List of social gaming networks

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This is a list of major social gaming networks.

The list is not exhaustive and is limited to notable, well-known services.

NamePlatformsDate launchedMonthly active users
Game Center Mobile (iOS)September 8, 2010
Gameloft Live Mobile2008
Google Play Games Mobile (Android)July 24, 2013
Discord Desktop, MobileMay 13, 2015150,000,000 [1]
PlayStation Network Mobile, Console (PlayStation)November 11, 2006110,000,000 [2]
Nintendo Switch Online Mobile, Console (Nintendo Switch)September 18, 201832,000,000 [3]
Twitch Desktop, Mobile, ConsoleJune 6, 2011140,000,000 [4]
Steam Desktop, Mobile, Console (Steam Deck)September 12, 2003120,000,000 [5]
Xbox network Desktop, Mobile,Console, Cloud (Xbox)November 15, 2002100,000,000 [6]

Discontinued services

NamePlatformsDate launchedDate discontinued
AGON OnlineMobile (iOS)Late 2008 [7] June 30, 2011
GREE MobileDecember 2004
Mobage MobileFebruary 2009
OpenFeint MobileFebruary 17, 2009November 16, 2012
Plus+ MobileJune 2009
Scoreloop Mobile2008December 1, 2014

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