Youtube Gaming - Website is LIVE !
Alright you guys. Are your bodies ready ? Youtube's answer to Twitch is HERE !!!
Android App - Only available in US/UK right now
iOS App - Only available in US/UK right now
Gamespot's article - General news update on the platform
AndroidPolice's Indepth Look At Its Mobile Platform
Polygon's Article of Impression
Techcrunch's article - Has a slideshow on its mobile platform's appearance
Courtesy of Techcrunch
FAQ:
Will this be available on PS4 ?
The answer is... YES ! It is leaked that it will be coming out in the next big PS4 update, so stay tune !
Will this be available in countries outside of US/UK ?
It will be available internationally in the future, but right now it is only available in the US and UK. No words on the timeline of the rollout yet.
Is the Youtube Gaming player HTML5 ?
YES !
Is there an app for this ?
Yes, it is currently available on Android systems now through the store. iOS version should be coming out later today as well ! Note though, this is only rolling out in English-speaking regions first !
What's the Youtube streaming quality ?
Follow Google's instruction here: Live encoder settings, bitrates and resolutions. The quality of stream can be extremely high and not limited to just Youtube Partners.
Will Youtube Game videos appear in "normal" Youtube ?
Yes. Youtube Gaming is more like an additional filter that is designed to help organize game-category videos better on Youtube. Your current Youtube channel and everything still remain and can be access from "normal" Youtube.
How do I disconnect Google+ with my Youtube account ?
Follow Google's guide to do so. Only work if you didn't create a channel with your Google+ account already though.