List of social gaming networks
Topic: Social
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A social gaming network is an online platform or service that allows people to download games, communicate, or play online with other players. Many networks offer additional features to enhance gameplay, such as achievements or leaderboards.
This is a list of notable social gaming networks and services across desktop, mobile, and console.
Active
| Name | Platforms | Launched | Monthly active users |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle.net | PC | 1997 | |
| Discord | Web, PC, Mobile | 2015 | 150,000,000[1] |
| EA App | PC, Console | 2005 | |
| Epic Online Services | PC, Mobile, Console | 2020 | |
| Game Center | Mobile (iOS) | 2010 | |
| Google Play Games | Mobile (Android) | 2013 | |
| GOG.com | PC | 2008 | |
| GREE | Mobile | December 2004 | |
| Mobage | Mobile | February 2009 | |
| Nintendo Switch Online | Mobile, Console (Nintendo Switch) | 2018 | 32,000,000[2] |
| PlayStation Network | Mobile, Console (PlayStation) | 2006 | 110,000,000[3] |
| Roblox | PC, Mobile, Console | 2006 | |
| Steam | PC, Mobile, Console (Steam Deck) | 2003 | 120,000,000[4] |
| Twitch | Web, PC, Mobile, Console | 2011 | 140,000,000[5] |
| Ubisoft Connect | PC, Mobile, Console | 2009 | |
| Xbox network | PC, Mobile, Console, Cloud (Xbox) | 2002 | 100,000,000[6] |
Defunct
| Name | Platforms | Launched | Discontinued |
|---|---|---|---|
| DGamer | Web, Console (Nintendo DS) | 2008 | 2013 |
| GameClub | Mobile | 2019 | 2025 |
| Gameloft Live | Web, Mobile | ||
| GameSpy | PC | 1999 | 2013 |
| Heat.net | PC | 1997 | 2000[7] |
| Mplayer.com | PC | 1996 | 2001 |
| Nintendo Network | Console (Wii U/Nintendo 3DS) | 2012 | 2024 |
| Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection | Console (Wii/Nintendo DS) | 2005 | 2014 |
| OpenFeint | Mobile | 2009 | 2012[8] |
| PlayNET | Commodore 64 | 1984 | 1987 |
| PlayOnline | Mobile, Console | 2000 | 2016 |
| Plus+ | Mobile | 2009 | 2013[9] |
| Rockstar Games Social Club | PC, Console | 2008 | 2025[10] |
| Scoreloop | Mobile | 2008 | 2014 |
| Total Entertainment Network | PC | 1995 | 1999 |
| Wireplay | PC | 1996 | 2014 |
| World Opponent Network | PC | 1996 | 2008 |
| XBAND | Console (Super NES, Sega Genesis) | 1994 | 1997 |
References
- ↑ "Discord Statistics 2022: Valuation, Revenue & Users" (in en-US). 2022-04-05. https://earthweb.com/discord-statistics/.
- ↑ "Nintendo Switch Online has over 32 million subscribers" (in en). 2021-11-08. https://www.vg247.com/nintendo-switch-online-32-million-subscribers.
- ↑ "PlayStation Network MAU 2021" (in en). May 5, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/272639/number-of-registered-accounts-of-playstation-network/.
- ↑ "Number of Steam MAU 2020" (in en). November 5, 2021. https://www.statista.com/statistics/733277/number-stream-dau-mau/.
- ↑ "Twitch Statistics 2022: How Many People Use Twitch?" (in en-US). 2022-04-04. https://earthweb.com/twitch-statistics/.
- ↑ "Xbox Live MAU 2020" (in en). December 9, 2021. https://www.statista.com/statistics/531063/xbox-live-mau-number/.
- ↑ "HEAT.net Closing" (in en-US). https://www.gamespot.com/articles/heatnet-closing/1100-2625109/.
- ↑ "GREE Pulls the Plug on OpenFeint With Less Than One Month Notice to Developers – TouchArcade" (in en-US). 2012-11-16. https://toucharcade.com/2012/11/16/gree-pulls-the-plug-on-openfeint-with-less-than-one-month-notice-to-developers/.
- ↑ "Ngmoco shutting down some titles March 31" (in en-US). 2013-01-29. https://www.engadget.com/2013-01-29-ngmoco-shutting-down-some-titles-march-31.html.
- ↑ Witkowska, Katarzyna (2025-07-17). "Rockstar Social Club Shuts Down - Is GTA VI Getting a New Platform?". https://www.g2a.com/news/latest/rockstar-social-club-shuts-down-is-gta-vi-getting-a-new-platform/.
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