YouTube Gaming gets subscriptions, Android streaming
A few weeks ago we learned Twitch is expanding beyond livestreaming, the service is planning to host video on demand to be viewable even when streamers are offline. The move was seen as a direct response to YouTube’s foray into game steaming.
Today’s YouTube Gaming move is also a way for the service to better compete with Twitch. The company announced that it’s launching two new programs that sound a lot like subscriptions and donations on Twitch.
They’re called Fan Funding and Sponsorships, and they’re both available now to a small group of streamers right now. Perks include live chat bade, exclusive chat sessions and more is planned as the features become available for all streamers.
In addition, the app now supports game streaming from Android. You can even use the front cam for commentary.
Yesterday’s update also brought a few changes to the front page and the mobile apps. For instance, YouTube made it easier to bookmark videos for watching later. The new update made it easier to see livestreams for games you’re subscribed to as well.
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TiffxnyPosted:
Swift I've been using the app for a while now and really like it. A lot more than Twitch's android app.
And the fact that you can stream from your phone. Now that is cool. YouTube is stepping up their game in this very tough market.
Yes the streaming from your phone is defiantly a step in the right direction.
SwiftPosted:
I've been using the app for a while now and really like it. A lot more than Twitch's android app.
And the fact that you can stream from your phone. Now that is cool. YouTube is stepping up their game in this very tough market.
And the fact that you can stream from your phone. Now that is cool. YouTube is stepping up their game in this very tough market.
LukePosted:
2277 Definitely going to check out this new streaming service. Seems really cool, glad to see twitch has another competitor. Also cool to see new features being added. Anyone have any experience with this app?
I've never used it myself, but only heard bad things. People saying it was slow, things didn't work ext. It may be better now though.
TiffxnyPosted:
i dont feel like it is anything fresh or exciting, just copying twitch and renaming it
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