Facebook Launches App for Livestream Gaming

Facebook released a new gaming app on Monday, enabling users to build and view live broadcasts of games opposing the Amazon-owned Twitch platform.

The new app was available Monday for Android devices, with a separate version for Apple’s iOS in the works.

Facebook said the new app will enable users to watch “e-sports” or game competitions as well as participate in games with other users online.

The leading social network said it accelerated the launch “to encourage meaningful community interactions” for people locked down due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Facebook said it sees a growing interest in the new device, with about 700 million of its global users playing games or engaging in gaming communities on its website.

It has been testing the app in some parts of the world since 2018.

“The Facebook Gaming app is a focused, gaming-only experience where you can watch your favorite streamers, play instant games and take part in gaming groups,” the leading social network said in a statement on Twitter.

“It’s all of Facebook Gaming in one neat, app-sized package.”

Source: AFP