When we think about YouTube, we see it as a streaming platform where we can watch videos, movies, podcasts even live streams. But YouTube has secretly launched Playables, where you can play various games on the YouTube app itself.
So, in this article, let’s know about YouTube Playables and how it can actually become the reason for the downfall of popular gaming companies.
What is YouTube Playables?
So, YouTube Playables is basically a feature from YouTube that offers over 75 arcade-style games like Angry Birds Reloaded, PAC-MAN, and Cut the Rope within its website as well as on the mobile app.
It was first released in November 2023 as a limited test to YouTube Premium subscribers in select countries. But now it’s available to non-premium users also, with the full library of over 75 games.
But here’s a catch: on YouTube Playables, YouTube doesn’t make and publish games itself; rather, it allows selected developers or companies to publish their games on the platform. If you want to publish your game on YouTube Playables then you can fill out this interest form.
How to Play Games on YouTube Playables?
You can play games on YouTube Playables on different devices, including pc or mobile/tablet apps.
On Desktop –
- Visit YouTube’s official website on your browser.
- On the left sidebar, look for YouTube Playables.
- Click on that, and now you can play games on YouTube.
On Tablet/Mobile –
- Open the YouTube app.
- Scroll below to find Playables shelf (a row of game thumbnails) on YouTube homepage or tab on explore tab and select Playables from the menu.
How YouTube Playables Can Destroy Gaming Companies?
On YouTube Playables, YouTube actually doesn’t develop games itself, but like its overall platform concept, it allows game developers or companies to upload their games directly on its platform, and it’s not about YouTube, you see all big video streaming platforms, including Netflix, Crunchyroll have games on their platforms.
And it actually threatened the whole business models of major game streaming websites, including CrazyGames & Poki. So, it might not affect original game developers, but it will surely affect these types of companies, as if major platforms with huge audiences directly start streaming games, then it would be irrelevant for users to come and play games on such websites unless they do something different.
FAQs :
Below are the given queries that are asked most about YouTube playables on the Internet.
Why YouTube Playables isn’t showing?
There might be many reasons why YouTube Playables isn’t showing on your device, including its non-availability in your region. If it’s available in your country and you are still unable to find it, then you can directly visit YouTube Playables from here.
How to access YouTube Playables?
I have already written above how you can access YouTube Playables on different devices, including PC, laptop, mobile, tablet, etc. You can check it out from here. Additionally, you can visit YouTube Playables directly from here.
Who can upload games on YouTube Playables?
Currently, a selected number of developers and companies are allowed to upload games on YouTube Playables. If you want to upload your own games on YouTube, then you can fill out this interest form.
Can I monetize my games on YouTube Playables?
According to its official website, YouTube Playables can be monetized, but not by third-party platforms, but by YouTube-provided ad functions. You can read more about it on its official website from here.
