While TikTok, the popular social media application of recent years, is increasing the number of users day by day, it is now starting to operate in different areas. The company, which has made a breakthrough in e-commerce in the past days, is now preparing to show itself in the game industry.
TikTok may announce its gaming channel next week
According to a report from the Financial Times, TikTok is launching its own gaming channel. Accordingly, TikTok users will be able to access the games they want by pressing a tab on the main page of the social media platform. According to the information received, this channel will include many mobile games, including those developed by TikTok.
Overnight @ft scoop – @tiktok is launching a dedicated channel for gaming — headed by Assaf Sagy who says: “TikTok and gaming were made for each other”
With @CristinaCriddle @Techmeme
TikTok to launch standalone gaming channel https://t.co/WjgKFZ0lDB pic.twitter.com/FFb8q0lUFa
— Patrick McGee (@PatrickMcGee_) October 27, 2022
The gaming channel will be led by Assaf Sagy, whom the company appointed two weeks ago as the new Head of Global Gaming. Sagy previously stated that TikTok and the gaming industry are made for each other. Sagy used the following statements about TikTok and the game industry:
For more than a decade, the Gaming industry has been growing faster than any other industry as one of the most prevalent forms of entertainment in the world. With three billion active players, companies are now launching new games to create mega-brands and appeal to the masses. TikTok has so far demonstrated its value in helping consumers discover what is fun, valuable and popular. I look forward to working closely with all gaming companies globally to help make TikTok a central foundation in your marketing strategies.
It is not yet known when the new game channel will be added to the platform. However, we expect this development to be announced during the company’s first livestream event, TikTok Made Me Play It, on November 2. This event will feature speakers from various gaming companies, including EA, 2K, NetEase Games, VNG Games and Homa.
TikTok has been testing this feature for a while by offering some mini-games on the app to its users in Vietnam. In the near future, we can expect this service to spread globally. So what do you think about the game channel TikTok will release? You can share your views with us in the comments section.
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