Google to officially launch YouTube Gaming today

The service, which will be available in the form of an app as well as a website, will focus exclusively on gamers and gaming.

Google to officially launch YouTube Gaming today

Zee Media Bureau

New Delhi: Google Inc is officially launching live streaming gaming service called "YouTube Gaming", creating a rival to Amazon.com Inc`s Twitch service.

The service, which will be available in the form of an app as well as a website, will focus exclusively on gamers and gaming.

More than 25,000 games will each have their own page on the site, bringing videos and live streams about various titles together in a single space, Google had earlier said.

Users will be able to add games to their collection for quick access, subscribe to channels, and receive recommendations on new games based on the games and channels they follow.

Amazon bought Twitch Interactive last year for $970 million, beating a rival bid from Google.

YouTube Gaming will available on the web, mobiles and tablets on both Android and iOS operating systems, according to a tweet from its official account.

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