5 Gamer-Friendly and Developer-Friendly Facts about Group Play

Whenever you see a group of people sitting around a table each staring at their mobile devices, do you think of a meme with text that says “end of the world”. What if they are actually playing a game together? Wouldn’t that actually be a delightful scene? That is because playing games with your friends is awesome! There is an app that lets people share and play content, such as games, with nearby friends in real time; not just ‘share’, but ‘play’ as well. This game friendly app is called Group Play and here are some gamer-friendly facts about it. 

Group Play lets user host a game

Games hosted by friends are always more fun for some reason. For users, hosting a game to play with your friends nearby is a piece of cake with Group Play. Once you launch the group play app, each player can either create a group or join the group. Whoever creates the game becomes the host, and then others can join the game. From the Group Play game list, select and launch the game app. When the host player starts the game and other players are ready to go, all they have to do is game it out.

Group Play can utilize Gyroscope Sensor

Game players can move their mobile devices around their surroundings to scan around the virtual world in the game, as if they are standing at the center of world that game provides. This is possible because this Group Play gaming app can utilize the gyroscope (or gyro) sensor that senses additional dimensions whenever you rotate or move your mobile device around, so you can stay oriented during the intense battle.

Group Play can combine or separate perspectives

Warning! This function has never been attempted by anyone. Group Play allows devices to combine and enlarge the screen or divide into separate perspectives. Most importantly, it is only available Group Play. If you are a game developer, this will sound pretty cool, because it will add a lot of character into your game and provide a unique experience to gamers. 

Group Play is compatible with Unity 3D Engine Tool

Games for Group Play can be developed using the ‘Unity 3D’ engine tool, which is one of the most popular licensed 3D game engines. Group Play is compatible with Unity3D v3.6+ and Android platform. If you are developer who is thinking about developing a game, Group Play Software Development Kit (SDK) will be very versatile, clear and easy to use.

Group Play is for everyone

Not only is Group Play available for every Android OS based devices, it is supported in 57 different languages. You don’t even need an internet connection to enjoy the Group Play. Group Play uses Mobile Hot spot to connect everyone without an external application processor.

*Demonstrating video sharing on Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with the Group Play feature at IFA 2013. 

Like most of the apps that are being displayed at the MWC 2014, Group Play is free. It actually has been pre-loaded on to every Galaxy Devices such as the new Galaxy S5, Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3. If you do not already have it on your mobile device, you can download it at Samsung Apps or Google Play. For developers, you can check out more information on the Group Play SDK on the Samsung Developer website at http://developer.samsung.com