Google Play Games app launched

Google has launched its new Google Play Games app to be used for the company’s social gaming service. The app connects user with friends by noting achievements, games played, apart from managing leader boards, and also suggesting new friends.

The app serves as a companion hub and portal for the Google Play Games Services, announced at I/O earlier this year. The service allows developers to include cloud saving, multiplayer features and achievements in to their apps.

The app is Android’s answer to Apple’s Game Center. Just like Apple’s Game Center, the Google Play Games app lets you enjoy gaming on your mobile device. You can compete with friends, discover what your friends are playing and much more through the Google Play Games app.

The Google Play Games app is available on the Google Play store. Users can download the app on their smartphone and tablets with Android 2.3 or higher. The app comes pre-installed for Google's new Nexus 7 tablet launched recently.