**Breaking News: Threads is Stepping Up Its Game with a New Basketball Game**
Hey friends! I just got my hands on some juicy news about Threads, and I couldn’t wait to share it with you all. It looks like the platform is cooking up a brand new basketball game that’s about to give its competitors a serious run for their money. Think X and Bluesky, I’m talking about you two!
So, what’s the tea? Meta’s confirmed that the game is a real thing, and lucky for us, Alessandro Paluzzi got a sneaky screenshot that he shared with the world. From what I’ve seen, it’s a super basic concept – just swipe your finger to shoot some hoops and compete with friends to see who can score the most baskets. Simple, yet effective!
Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Why does this even matter?” Well, it’s all about Threads trying to outdo its competitors and get ahead in the game. Right now, X and Bluesky are missing that integrated game experience, and Threads is looking to fill that gap. Apple’s been offering games through third-party apps like GamePigeon, so this is their chance to level up.
But, this isn’t the first time Meta’s gone down the in-message gaming route, remember that addictive emoji game on Instagram DMs? Yeah, it’s similar vibes. And who doesn’t love a good game to pass the time while chatting with friends?
As Meta continues to build out its features, it’s clear they’re not done yet. We’ve seen some new Communities topics pop up, which might just lure users away from Reddit and X. And, let’s not forget those disappearing posts that auto-archive after 24 hours – still a work in progress, but an interesting addition.
But, let’s get real for a second – Threads has a long way to go to catch up with X in the US market. According to a Pew Research Center report, 21% of US adults use X, compared to 8% who use Threads and 4% who use Bluesky. So, this new game better be good!
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**Other Cool Stuff to Check Out:**
* Meta’s Threads Expands Communities Feature with More Topics (link)
* Instagram Launches Hidden Emoji Game in DMs (link)
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