YouTube is expanding its interactive gaming feature to mobile and web, offering users a new way to interact with the platform's content.
YouTube Games
Introduction to Interactive Games
After successful testing last year, YouTube is expanding its Playables service on Android, iOS devices and for web users. These free mini-games are available directly on the YouTube platform on mobile apps and desktop. Google describes them as "a fun, interactive way to browse YouTube."
Access to games
Games can be found on the YouTube home page, as well as in the "Explore" located below the "Podcasts" tab. Additionally, users can add games to their favorites list for easy access.
Playback Features
For YouTube Premium users, the video will continue to play in the background while playing and the game audio will be muted. Free users will not be able to use this feature - the game sound will be active. Above each Playable game there are controls that allow you to exit the game, mute/mute the sound, save the game, and access additional settings.
Game Range
There are currently over 75 games available, including popular ones like Angry Birds Showdown, Cut The Rope and Trivia Crack. The games cover various categories: action, sports, puzzles, arcades, role-playing games, strategy, board and card games, quizzes and simulations.
Expanding Availability
YouTube says its "Playables experiment" is expanding to more users in the US, UK, Canada and Australia starting today. In the coming months, the games will become available to even more users.
Glossary
- YouTube is a popular video hosting platform owned by Google.
- Playables – interactive mini-games available on YouTube for mobile devices and web versions.
- Google is an American technology company specializing in Internet services and products.
- Android, iOS are operating systems for mobile devices developed by Google and Apple, respectively.
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YouTube is expanding its gaming experience by offering free Playables mini-games on Android, iOS and web browsers. These fun, interactive activities can be found on the YouTube home page and in the 'Recommendations' section.
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Ангелина
It's great that YouTube is expanding its gaming capabilities! 🎮 I love the idea of easy mini-games that can be played directly from the app. It’s so cool to diversify your leisure time and not break away from your favorite channels. I hope the selection of games will constantly expand.
Максим
I didn't think YouTube would go this way, but I like it! Angry Birds, Cut The Rope and other famous games right in the application - it's really interesting. 🕹️ Although, of course, the main thing is that the platform itself does not turn into one big game instead of viewing content.
Франц
But I would love to play Trivia Crack on YouTube while I listen to podcasts! 🧠 A great way to kill two birds with one stone: have fun and gain new knowledge. The main thing is that games do not distract too much from the main content.
Генрих
A pointless waste of resources! 😒 YouTube is a platform for videos, not games. Who needs these little crafts anyway when there are full-fledged games on other platforms? This is just entertainment for entertainment's sake and YouTube should focus on quality content.
Анна
I think this is a great idea! 👏 Short games are a great way to relax between watching videos. In addition, the ability to save games to favorites is very convenient. It would be great if they added multiplayer games in the future.
Павел
Personally, I like the idea of combining watching videos and playing games. I would love to play some strategy game while the channel is streaming in the background. 💻 The main thing is that the game sound does not drown out the video, as they promise for Premium users.
Мария
It's great that YouTube keeps up with the times! 🌐 Interactive games are a great way to attract younger audiences. Nowadays, it is important to diversify content and offer new formats of entertainment. Hopefully over time there will be more opportunities to play together with friends.
Виктор
This is definitely an interesting experiment on YouTube's part. 💭 Games on a video platform are a rather unusual idea. On the one hand, this can attract a new audience, on the other hand, there is a risk of distracting people from the main content. I will follow the development of the project with interest.