LinkedIn is the latest company to get in on gaming

LinkedIn has entered the gaming scene by introducing three new games: Pinpoint, Queens, and Crossclimb, available on its mobile app and desktop platform. Users can play these games daily, accessing various metrics like high scores and leaderboards post-session. This move aims to enhance user engagement and interaction within professional networks.

The games vary in style, with Pinpoint focusing on word association, Crossclimb mixing trivia with wordplay, and Queens being a strategic placement game akin to sudoku. This initiative reflects a broader trend where digital content companies, including major news outlets and streaming services, integrate gaming to boost user retention and revenue amidst declining ad sales and increased competition.