Meta (formerly Facebook) is planning to shut down its Facebook Gaming app. on both Android and iPhone on October 28, 2022. Moved some functionality to the main Facebook app.
Facebook game streaming app
game streaming app Facebook Gaming It was designed by the social network to allow users to watch and play video games on demand.
As of October 28, the Meta Games app will no longer be available on iOS and Android, however, gaming features will continue to be accessed via the main Facebook app.
“We want to express our sincere thanks to all of you for everything you have done to build a thriving community of players and fans since this app was first launched,” said Meta.
“This was truly a community-led effort to bring new gaming features to Facebook,” she added. “Despite this news, our mission to connect gamers, fans, and creators to the games they love remains unchanged.” “And you’ll still be able to find games, streaming devices, and groups when you visit the Games section of the Facebook app itself.”
The game broadcasting application was launched more than two years ago, as the outbreak of the Corona pandemic led to the historical demand for games, broadcasting and viewing.
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Facebook has tried to gain a foothold in the game streaming market. In the second quarter of 2022, the Facebook gaming app captured only 7.9% of the watched hours market. It came behind Twitch and YouTube.
With the popularity of platforms such as Twitch, it was not surprising to see other companies trying to enter the game broadcasting field that eventually saw the creation of alternative platforms such as YouTube Gaming and Facebook Gaming, but the competition is fierce and tough and Twitch is the haven for most gamers.
Finally, Facebook is not the first tech giant to fail in its attempt to imitate Twitch. Microsoft is also shutting down its game streaming service Mixer. Despite the millions she spent to attract users to the platform.