YouTube Brings Games For Premium Users: Here's How

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Aparna Singh

YouTube is the latest company to enter the gaming segment.

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The platform is offering its premium users the chance to play popular games.

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YouTube has introduced Playables in the form of a tab for these users.

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Select premium users are getting the option to try the new game tab without installing another app.

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YouTube informs these users that Playables will be available till March 28, 2024.

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Playables gets 37 games including popular titles like Angry Birds Showdown

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YouTube wants more people to pay for its service and bringing games is another attempt.

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But having a deadline to use the feature suggests YouTube is testing it before probably launching it via an app.

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YouTube Premium also gives users ad-free videos, background playback and more.

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