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CIO Bulletin
29 May, 2024
Revolutionary Playable Games Integrated into YouTube Platform for Enhanced User Experience
In a groundbreaking move, Google has announced the expansion of its gaming service, Playables, to all users of YouTube. Previously limited to Premium subscribers, Playables are interactive games that can now be accessed directly on the YouTube platform, both on desktop and mobile devices. Following a successful pilot run, Google is now rolling out Playables to users in the US, Great Britain, Canada, and Australia, with plans for global availability in the near future.
To access Playables, users can navigate to the main YouTube Home page on desktop or the iOS and Android app, and locate them within the Explore menu. With a selection of over 75 games, including popular titles like Angry Birds Showdown, Words of Wonders, and Cut the Rope, users can now enjoy gaming directly within the YouTube ecosystem. Additionally, users have the option to share games with friends and save their progress, making for a seamless and engaging gaming experience.
While the rollout of Playables is gradual, Google assures users that they can expect to see the feature available to all in the coming months. Although not yet available universally, Playables represent Google's renewed commitment to gaming after the discontinuation of its previous gaming service, Stadia, in 2023. Despite challenges faced by Stadia, Google remains determined to explore new avenues in gaming, and Playables on YouTube signify the company's latest endeavor in this domain.