In an attempt to compete with Twitch and YouTube, Facebook has now launched its own gaming platform named Facebook Gaming.
Similarly to its rivals, Facebook Gaming offers live streaming and also includes games which were previously available on the app and on Messenger. Players on the platform will also be able to share their videos with their friends and family on their Facebook profiles.
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Posted by Facebook Gaming on Monday, 20 April 2020
Facebook has said users will be able to donate money to gamers on the platform, with the company taking a share of the money given.
“Our global streamer community has demanded a standalone Facebook Gaming app for a while, so we’re excited to finally launch it on Google Play,” said vice president of Facebook Gaming, Vivek Sharma.
“We are building homes for the many types of gaming communities on and off Facebook.
“The Facebook Gaming app is a prime example of gaming’s resurgence at Facebook over the last few years, and we’re just getting started.”