Google's thinking about offering its own online game.

"I don't know where Google is in their initiative in the online game side but there has been a lot of internal talks about whether they should do something like this," he said, adding that "In the next couple of years they will."

Games are a hole in Google's growing lineup of online applications and services.

But Google isn't a content company, and it's trying to build a business placing ads in other people's games, using technology it acquired last year. Wouldn't a Google-branded game spook those ad partners?

On the other hand, an online game -- or partnership with a publisher -- might be a way to extend its footprint in China and other fast-growing online game markets. A game would also be a clever way to lure people into Google's registration system and maybe mesh with messaging and social networking tools.

Microsoft and Electronic Arts are also exploring online gaming opportunities in Asia, and media companies such as Time Warner are heading there as well, Suh said.

He predicted the free, ad-supported approach will catch on in the U.S. within a few years.

After his speech, Suh told me that Google isn't one of the companies that Neowiz is working with. How does he know about Google's internal discussions?

"I hear things," he said.

I asked Google's PR team for confirmation or denial. It said it is looking into the matter.

Still, very intriguing.