Google’s “Facebook killer” came a step closer to reality Wednesday, when it was revealed that the company has been talking with game makers for potential inclusion of their wares on a new social network. Originally brought to light by a tweet last month from Digg Founder Kevin Rose, the new “Google Me” offering could include games from Playdom, Electronic Arts’ Playfish, and Zynga Game Network. “This is all about ad revenues, nothing else,” said social media consultant Lon Safko. Facebook’s 500 million members translate into a lot of lost ad revenue for Google.

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