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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joefizz32Posted:
Where as I get on YouTube much more tan Twitch, I'm going to side with YouTube coming out strong on this one. Either way though, GG GG GG GG GG GG GG !
16Posted:
this isn't going to make anything a lot better they really ruined their chances, in competing in general..
K3VINPosted:
-Tokyo_Ghoul- ah so its copying twitch
Yes.
Twitch has awesome 3rd party tools you can use. YouTube has a music tracker (That does not help a gamer)
Youtbe just wants all the fame but its a 1 world site where partnered or not its pretty much 1 word unlike in 2010-12. I tried YouTube live stream & the only good part was it would tell my subscribers I was online and it got a good amount of views unlike when i did it on twitch.
SkittlePosted:
I don't like the competition with twitch, YouTube missed out their opportunity in the live streaming business as soon as twitch was born.
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