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.
YouTube is testing Playables feature
In a leaked email sent to Google employees, the gaming feature of YouTube was disclosed. Engineers were instructed to test the new feature, which indicated the start of online gaming experience on the platform with 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 details shared in the email, small-scale productions will be initially offered. Test users will be able to access these games through the YouTube website or app.
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A while ago, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan acknowledged a decrease in advertising spending on the platform. Considering the audience that YouTube already has in the gaming realm, expanding the platform in this area seems logical.
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 rumors suggesting that, through cloud support, it may be possible to test high-budget games as well.
It is important to note that the Playables feature is currently in the testing phase and accessible to Google employees. Therefore, it is uncertain when YouTube will officially introduce game support.
