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  • Prediction Number 4: Google will grow into the biggest games channel in the world you still can’t make money on
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    Prediction Number 4: Google will grow into the biggest games channel in the world you still can’t make money on

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    Last year was a good year for Google and games. By November, more Android devices may have been sold sold than iPhone and Google released the Chrome Web Store, making it possible to buy a game app and be played on any device through the browser (which essentially, is just like an operating system). The problem was, no one can make any money on any of Google's products for some reasons (more on that later). In 2011, I predict Google and Android will become an even bigger games player. Dare I say, the largest games channel in the world? But, game companies will still not be able to make any money.
  • Prediction Number 3: Facebook gets its groove back, but is not the number one in 2011
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    Prediction Number 3: Facebook gets its groove back, but is not the number one in 2011

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    For Facebook and social games, 2010 was a good, not a great, year. Facebook became the pre-dominant distribution channel for games worldwide with 40%+ of its 500 million usersplaying games and social game companies such as Playdom selling to Disney for $700 million and Zynga on the path to generate $1 billion on revenues based mostly on Facebook distribution. Yet, Facebook arbitrarily changed its notification rules many times over the year bringing uncertainty to the market and drove many social game companies to the brink of bankruptcy (note: if Zynga or Playdom buys you for next to nothing because you were about to go out of business, you are lucky, not a genius). In 2011, I predict that Facebook will get its groove back and become a dominant place to play and make money on games worldwide. However, it will not be the number one games distribution channel in the world.
  • Prediction Number 2: Hidden Object and other Download Games go Freemium
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    Prediction Number 2: Hidden Object and other Download Games go Freemium

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    If there is one truth in casual games, it is that casual gamers love hidden object games. In 2010, we continued to view and review at least 3 new hidden object games released per week and I predict this trend will continue even more so in 2011. But I also predict you'll buy and play hidden object games in different ways in 2011.
  • My Predictions for 2011: Apple and iOS replaces the PC as number one platform for casual games (Prediction #1)
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    My Predictions for 2011: Apple and iOS replaces the PC as number one platform for casual games (Prediction #1)

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    It's January 3rd, and that means two things. Vacation time is over (sorry, kids of the world). And, it's time for me to put on my thinking cap and proclaim 5 casual gaming trends you'll see in the upcoming year. That way, in the small event they happen, I'll be proclaimed a genius! Every day this week, I'll make a casual game prediction that will either astound you or make your shake your head. Today's prediction: Apple and iOS eclipses Microsoft and Windows to become the #1 platform to developer casual games for. I told you I am swinging for the fences! My explanation on the other side.