I just learned about an interesting new twist on social networking: Loudcrowd.com.

Essentially the site is a social networking site that focuses on multi-player online games. Their big selling point is that they integrate tons of music throughout the site as a way for players to learn about the newest underground bands and gives the bands a chance to promote themselves.

Their biggest hit right now is a game similar to Dance, Dance Revolution. Loudcrowd claims the game's been played more than a million times and that 25 percent of their players have returned at least 100 times in a month's time.

In addition to the games, the site gives users a chance to surf through numerous playlists compiled by DJs and other players. They hope to make money by selling upgraded content like more games, avatar features and even by selling music for download.

It will be interesting to see how many people actually buy this content and how many stay true to typical YAYA form and just access the free content.