TikTok Game Might be Rolling Out This Year
TikTok game for application in Vietnam for "big push" into space. A company representative confirmed the HTML5 mini-game exams: "We are always looking for ways to improve our platform and are constantly testing new features and combinations that bring value to our community."
The outlet's sources point out that the plan for advertising-supported games draws on its parent company's library, ByteDance, which could increase revenue and increase the time people spend on TikTok - if possible.
TikTok has already tested at least one mini-game in the app, as it has teamed up with Feeding America to create Garden of Good, an FarmVille-like experience where players can earn points and use them as donations. Late last year, it also announced a partnership with FarmVille developer Zynga to create Disco Loco 3D, a timeless HTML5-based runner that can run within the app, but a new report suggests this is just the beginning of TikTok's gaming ambitions.
The Chinese following TikTok, Douyin, have games and other companies like Facebook and Netflix have recently taken trips to mobile games. TikTok also tested streaming software for games using Live Studio for PC and allowed some creators to add more interactivity by including gadgets in their videos.
Another TechCrunch report comes from Watchful, a product information company that says TikTok is working on several live components. It includes games to help streamers reach the public, including games like Pictionary, a gift "treasure chest" that gives coins to a random audience. a look at a specific time period and a shopping experience that allows viewers to browse live products.