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The Game of Life 2 adds new in-game video chat feature to the digital board game

The Game of Life 2 adds new in-game video chat feature to the digital board game

Marmalade Game Studio has announced an exciting new update for The Game of Life 2, the studio's popular digital board game on mobile. The latest update adds a new video chat feature that lets players boost their immersion into the game as they make important decisions across the life sim.

The Game of Life 2 features a new video chat element that doesn't require any external apps. There will also be no additional screens needed to enjoy the new feature, and it will keep players secure with its built-in security feature where games are by private invitation only. Plus, players can enjoy a free exclusive Outfit upon signing up for the video chat. This allows players to see the reactions of their family and friends while immersing themselves in the game.

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With life busier than ever, it can be difficult for family and friends to physically spend time together. Our in-Game Video Chat features help to address this issue, and we are delighted to offer this with one of our most popular games - more than 4 million players have already downloaded The Game of Life 2, and it’s also received over 316 million views on YouTube and Twitch,” says Cristina Mereuta, Co-CEO Marmalade Game Studio.

If you're eager to join in on all the fun, you can download The Game of Life 2 on the Google Play Store for Android devices and on the iOS App Store. It's a premium title that costs $2.99 a pop or your local equivalent. You can take a little sneak peek at the embedded clip above to get a feel of the game's visuals, gameplay and mechanics as well.

Are you on the hunt for more similar titles that will put your skills to the test on your mobile device? Why not take a gander at our list of the best Android board games?

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Catherine Dellosa
Catherine Dellosa
Catherine plays video games for a living and writes because she’s in love with words. Her Young Adult contemporary novel, For The Win: The Not-So-Epic Quest Of A Non-Playable Character, is her third book published by Penguin Random House SEA - a poignant love letter to gamer geeks, mythological creatures, teenage heartbreak, and everything in between. She one day hopes to soar the skies as a superhero, but for now, she strongly believes in saving lives through her works in fiction. Check out her books at bit.ly/catherinedellosabooks, or follow her on FB/IG/Twitter at @thenoobwife.