YouTube launches its new Playables games for all users

Everyone is starting to play games nowadays. YouTube joins the growing list of companies with gaming initiatives, releasing your playables program on mobile and desktop devices. To play, simply visit the YouTube website or Android/iOS app and look for Playables in the sidebar. YouTube will allow players to save their progress and track high scores. There are over 75 games to choose from, from chess and crossword games to more popular casual mobile titles like Angry Birds Clash!, CuriositiesIt is Cut the rope.

YouTube began its foray into gaming last year, offering Playables to YouTube Premium subscribers. This initial phase had far fewer games and only lasted a relatively limited period of time, with the phase ending in March of this year.

Offering a series of casual games has become one of the most popular ways tech companies are attracting or retaining subscribers. LinkedIn recently launched its gaming offerings which are apparently a lot of fun. The New York Times, Hearst, and even Netflix have added games as part of their regular services. Even YouTube’s parent company, Google, experimented with gaming in 2019 with cloud gaming subscription service Google Stadia. After just over three years, Google shut down Stadia in 2023.