Will Social Networking Change The Way You Play Games? - GIReiner
Blog - www.GameInformer.com Switch Lights  The lights are on
What's Happening  Will Social Networking Change The Way You Play
Games?  Right now, the answer is no. Sony's Home is strictly an
accessory to gaming, a place where gamers can meet, chat, and
from what I usually see, flirt and dance with any female in
their line of sight. The experience you have in this world
doesn't transition back into the games you play. This is a place
you can visit if you want to take a break from your games.  On
the other hand, Microsoft's social climate is on the verge of
blossoming into something gamers haven't seen before. With last
year's addition of clan chat, I noticed an emerging trend.
Friends on my list were joining into the same parties, and not
just for the sole interest of playing the same game with each
other. These groups, which I've seen with five people playing
five different games, are formed with the specific intent of
communicating with each ot