Will Games Help Google Figure Out How to Be Social?

Google is said to be working on a social network based around games, but will such a move turn the search giant into a noteworthy competitor in that sector?

Despite repeated attempts, Google has failed to make much headway in the world of social networking. Now the search giant is said to be working on a social network based around games, but will such a move turn the search giant into a noteworthy competitor in that sector? If examples like Wave and Buzz are any indication, Google still has a long way to go.

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