The Shady Side Of Facebook Gaming
The Shady Side Of Facebook Gaming Christophe Morin/ip3/Getty Images
By Shawn Farner/Dec. 14, 2020 1:26 pm EDT
For as long as video game streaming has been a thing, Twitch has been at the forefront. This service now owned by Amazon gained the first-mover advantage. In just a few years, it quickly became the de facto platform for those who wanted to watch other people play games online.
Facebook, on the other hand, has yet to really gain a foothold in the streaming world. Despite having one of the most visited websites in existence, Facebook has fumbled a few attempts at offering a service that targets gamers. Its latest, Facebook Gaming, appears to be one that has a better shot at succeeding. Unfortunately, the way Facebook has rolled out its gaming initiative has left a bad taste in the mouths of many.