Article summary:
YouTube is internally testing a product for playing online games, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The product, called 'Playables', includes titles such as arcade game Stack Bounce. It can be played on YouTube's site on web browsers or via devices running Google's Android and Apple's iOS mobile systems. YouTube spokesperson said that gaming has long been a focus and the company is experimenting with new features. Hosting online games on YouTube is part of CEO Neal Mohan's push into new areas of growth amid a slowdown in advertising spending.
Key points:
Background:
- YouTube is internally testing a product for playing online games, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Details:
- The product, called 'Playables', includes titles such as arcade game Stack Bounce.
- It can be played on YouTube's site on web browsers or via devices running Google's Android and Apple's iOS mobile systems.
- YouTube spokesperson said that gaming has long been a focus and the company is experimenting with new features.
- Hosting online games on YouTube is part of CEO Neal Mohan's push into new areas of growth amid a slowdown in advertising spending.
Topics:
Online GamesYouTubeWall Street JournalPlayablesStack BounceAndroidiOSAdvertising
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