Facebook Will Shut Down , Game Streaming App, After Struggling to Compete.
Facebook Will Shut Down , Game Streaming App, After Struggling to Compete.
NBC reports that Facebook has announced plans
to shut down the platform's gaming app, which let
users watch and play video games on-demand.
On October 28, Facebook Gaming will no longer be available
on mobile platforms, while select gaming features will
still be available on the main Facebook app.
On October 28, Facebook Gaming will no longer be available
on mobile platforms, while select gaming features will
still be available on the main Facebook app.
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks
to all of you for everything that you’ve done
to build a thriving community for gamers
and fans since this app first launched, Facebook, via NBC.
Despite this news, our mission to connect
players, fans and creators with the games
they love hasn’t changed, and you’ll
still be able to find your games,
streamers and groups when you visit
Gaming in the Facebook app, Facebook, via NBC.
NBC reports that Facebook Gaming was launched over two years ago amid a boom in both playing and spectating video games due to COVID lockdowns.
NBC reports that Facebook Gaming was launched over two years ago amid a boom in both playing and spectating video games due to COVID lockdowns.
At one time, Facebook Gaming was once
a potential challenger to Twitch,
the dominant platform in the market.
According to Streamlabs, Facebook Gaming
only accounted for 7.9% of the market share for amount
of time streamed in the second quarter of 2022.
According to Streamlabs, Facebook Gaming
only accounted for 7.9% of the market share for amount
of time streamed in the second quarter of 2022.
Twitch accounted for 76.7%
and even YouTube only scored
15.4% of the market share.
Twitch accounted for 76.7%
and even YouTube only scored
15.4% of the market share.
Facebook isn't the only tech
juggernaut to bow out of
competing with Twitch's dominance.
In 2020, Microsoft shut down Mixer despite
a multimillion dollar exclusive deal with
famous Fortnite player 'Ninja' Blevins