YouTube is testing a new feature called “Playables” that lets users play games directly on the platform. The games are currently only available to a limited number of users, but YouTube plans to roll them out to more people in the coming months.
Playables are short, arcade-style games that can be played in a web browser. They are similar to the games that are available on Google’s GameSnacks service, but they are specifically designed for YouTube.
To play a Playable, users simply click on the “Play” button on the game’s thumbnail. The game will then open in a new window. Users can play the game in full-screen mode or in a smaller window that they can minimize or move around.
The first Playables that are available include Stack Bounce, a game where players bounce a ball on rings, and Color Bump, a game where players match colored blocks. YouTube plans to add more games to the Playables library in the future.
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The launch of Playables is a sign that YouTube is continuing to explore new ways to engage users. The company has been investing heavily in gaming content in recent years, and Playables could be a way to further attract gamers to the platform.
It is still too early to say how successful Playables will be. However, the fact that YouTube is testing the feature suggests that the company is confident in its potential. If Playables are popular, they could help YouTube to become a more comprehensive gaming platform.
In addition to Playables, YouTube is also experimenting with other ways to integrate gaming into its platform. For example, the company is testing a feature that would allow users to play games while watching live streams.
YouTube is not the only streaming platform that is experimenting with gaming. Twitch, Facebook Gaming, and other platforms are also trying to attract gamers. It will be interesting to see how these platforms compete in the years to come.