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YouTube Reportedly Testing Online Gaming

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2 years ago

June 27, 2023

Niji Narayan

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YouTube is testing online gaming services with a tool called Playables, aiming to expand its platform and offer a gaming experience.

YouTube aims to offer a gaming experience on its platform for the first time, according to a recent report. The report reveals that the company is testing online gaming services, allowing users to test certain games through a tool called Playables. Currently in the development stage, the tool is said to support the arcade game Stack Bounce.

The exact workings of the Playables feature within YouTube are not yet clear. However, according to the report, small-scale productions will be initially offered. Test users will be able to access these games through the YouTube website or app.

In the initial phase, it appears that small-scale arcade games will be offered. However, as the process progresses, demos of popular titles may become playable on YouTube. There are even rumours suggesting that, through cloud support, it may be possible to test high-budget games as well.

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Niji Narayan

Niji Narayan has been in the writing industry for well over a decade or so. He prides himself as one of the few survivors left in the world who have actually mastered the impossible art of copy editing. Niji graduated in Physics and obtained his Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism. He has always interested in sports writing and travel writing. He has written for numerous websites and his in-depth analytical articles top sports magazines like Cricket Today and Sports Today. He reports gaming industry headlines from all around the globe.