Free gaming hub from FB
Facebook Gaming: Watch, Play, and Connect
is a free
lifestyle
app that allows you to
play, watch, and connect with friends
. The new gaming hub from
, this mobile app offers classic FB games and the opportunity to connect with other players. It also has streaming capabilities, allowing gamers to
live-stream
their content and people to watch—similar to how live feeds work on Facebook.
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Live your gamer life
Before Facebook Gaming, the popular social media platform had a section dedicated to featuring video games—most of which are free browser games hosted by the website itself. The ability to play them was eventually moved to
Messenger
for mobile users. You could easily
invite friends and family
to start playing with you since the games instantly load up. However, that feature is no longer available, as the games were migrated to a new
separate app
.
First off, you’ll
need a Facebook account
to use the Facebook Gaming app—and the app will redirect you to the FB site if you don’t have one. The dashboard layout
looks a bit similar
to FB’s. The top ribbon menu has Go Live, Clips, Following, Follow Games, and Groups; while the bottom has your feed, games, recommendations, and messages. The app is
integrated with FB
so your reactions and comments will appear in the main site.
You can
play classic FB games
on this app and follow popular streamers like you would on Facebook. The app also functions as a
platform for gaming communities
, connecting you with other people. You can even
stream with the app itself
since your phone can easily record. It will ask permission to be on top of other apps and in this way, Facebook Gaming basically becomes a
screen-capture app
for your gameplay.
The platform for streamers and fans
Overall, Facebook Gaming is perfect for FB users who are heavily into gaming and follow much of that in the main app. Streamers can also now easily show their mobile game content directly onto a live feed—all without booting up another screencast app. Unfortunately, it’s
not yet fully streamlined
with the usual FB features such as reacting to comments, minimizing videos, and privately messaging friends. However, it’s compatible with Facebook data plans.