YouTube Playables is evolving beyond solo gameplay. Google has announced that it’s testing multiplayer functionality for its free games library, available on the YouTube website and app.
To kick things off, YouTube is experimenting with real-time multiplayer in two titles: Ludo Club and Magic Tile 3. Ludo Club, reminiscent of the classic board game Sorry, allows up to four players from around the globe to compete. Players can also use basic chat features, like sharing an emoji or a simple “Hello.” The multiplayer feature works seamlessly on both browsers and mobile devices. Google hints at even more exciting updates for Playables in the future.
Playables initially launched to select users in September 2023, and earlier this year, YouTube officially introduced the library with over 75 games. These include popular titles like Angry Birds Showdown, Cut the Rope, and Gin Rummy. No downloads are needed, and YouTube automatically saves your progress, letting you pick up right where you left off.
This isn’t Google’s first step into gaming. In early 2023, the company closed its cloud-gaming platform Google Stadia following an ambitious but short-lived run. Before that, it shuttered game development studios established to support Stadia’s growth.
Source: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/y...ality-to-playables-game-library/1100-6528344/
To kick things off, YouTube is experimenting with real-time multiplayer in two titles: Ludo Club and Magic Tile 3. Ludo Club, reminiscent of the classic board game Sorry, allows up to four players from around the globe to compete. Players can also use basic chat features, like sharing an emoji or a simple “Hello.” The multiplayer feature works seamlessly on both browsers and mobile devices. Google hints at even more exciting updates for Playables in the future.
Playables initially launched to select users in September 2023, and earlier this year, YouTube officially introduced the library with over 75 games. These include popular titles like Angry Birds Showdown, Cut the Rope, and Gin Rummy. No downloads are needed, and YouTube automatically saves your progress, letting you pick up right where you left off.
This isn’t Google’s first step into gaming. In early 2023, the company closed its cloud-gaming platform Google Stadia following an ambitious but short-lived run. Before that, it shuttered game development studios established to support Stadia’s growth.
Source: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/y...ality-to-playables-game-library/1100-6528344/
