Following the introduction of the world’s first esports ticker technology, Skillz continues to innovate. The company introduced a cross-platform, cross-app chat system on Tuesday that will enable iOS and Android users alike to communicate on some of the roughly 2,500 Skillz-integrated games.
“Esports competitions connect players and fans around the world in an intrinsically social experience,” Skillz CEO, Andrew Paradise said in a statement. “By adding in a sophisticated chat system, Skillz has become the multiplayer social fabric to connect the world’s 2.6 billion mobile gamers.”
Introducing Chat for Skillz games from Skillz on Vimeo.
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Chat systems have previously been available in the gaming world with Xbox Live and Sony’s PlayStation Network. Never, however, has there been a feed so widely accessible for mobile users.
Whether you’re starting a group chat or direct message, Skillz’ mobile chat platform creates a more efficient way of communicating. It creates higher engagement in games where it’s deployed. The tech’s developers reported players entering 10 percent more competitions and a 25 percent growth in revenue per player.
Skillz was named the fastest growing company in 2017 by Inc. Magazine.
We're excited to announce the launch of #chat! This new social #technology, available immediately, is the first to connect players across thousands of #games on both #iOS and #Android.
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— Skillz (@skillz) November 21, 2017