Report Claims YouTube to Introduce Online Games on the Platform Soon

Published 06/25/2023, 9:50 AM EDT

After trying and failing to break into the gaming market with Stadia, Google is now trying again, but this time using a new strategy. According to recent reports, Google’s YouTube is now developing a new function that would let viewers play games directly on the platform.

This new product, known as “Playables,” was announced in an email addressed to Google employees, encouraging them to take part in testing the ground-breaking feature. The email has provided fascinating insights into Google’s goals after being examined more closely.

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The Wall Street Journal reports that YouTube is internally testing a product that enables users to play online games, signaling a desire to go beyond its current function as a platform for hosting videos and entering the world of easily playable and sharing games. Google asked staff members to test out Playables, a new YouTube product that gives consumers access to games on both mobile devices and desktop PCs.

The email stated that titles like Stack Bounce, an arcade game in which players use a bouncing ball to shatter levels of bricks, were available for testing. Both the YouTube website and YouTube app on mobile devices would allow users to play these games right away.

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Reports have suggested that the new playable games will be both available on the PC as well as mobile devices, letting the users access the interactive games anywhere they want. One of YouTube’s representatives shared that the platform had been working for a while to introduce gaming elements in their product, they shared more saying “Gaming has long been a focus at YouTube. We’re always experimenting with new features, but have nothing to announce right now.”

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It is worth noting that Google had previously announced the shutdown of its consumer gaming service, Stadia, due to lackluster user engagement. With the introduction of Playables, YouTube is once again dipping its toes into the gaming sphere. This move demonstrates Google’s determination to explore new avenues within the gaming industry and evolve its platform to cater to the diverse interests of its users. What do you think about YouTube’s new venture? Do you think this will change YouTube’s direction? Let us know in the comments below.

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Rituraj Halder is an eSports writer with a strong presence in the Indie community. With a deep passion for story-driven adventure RPGs, Rituraj has spent half his life crafting intriguing narratives inspired by them, making him a modern-day storyteller in his own right. His extensive experience as a scriptwriter for entertainment shows gives him a unique edge in understanding the world of sports entertainment.

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Report Claims YouTube to Introduce Online Games on the Platform Soon

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