Facebook Messenger now lets you play multiplayer games during video callsAvailable titles include ‘Words with Friends’, ‘Exploding Kittens’ and a dozen more.By L. Bonk, 04.04.2023
People spent much less time watching gaming streams this spring, report saysFacebook Gaming saw a far bigger decline than Twitch and YouTube Gaming, according to Streamlabs and Stream Hatchet.By K. Holt, 08.09.2022
Facebook Gaming appears to be overrun by spam and pirated contentThe most popular ‘gaming creator’ content is movie clips masquerading as game streams.By K. Bell, 03.04.2022
Neymar Jr. cut a streaming deal with Facebook GamingDon't expect to watch him play 'FIFA.'By J. Fingas, 12.16.2021
Facebook Gaming streamers and viewers can play 'Pac-Man' togetherTwo new interactive features that form part of Facebook's vision for the metaverse are now available.By K. Holt, 12.06.2021
Streamlabs says Facebook Gaming views have overtaken YouTube GamingIt's a surprising development given the money Google spent to secure talent like DrLupo.By I. Bonifacic, 10.27.2021
Facebook Gaming creators can now stream togetherYou can watch up to four accounts on the same screen.By I. Bonifacic, 10.05.2021
Facebook expands access to licensed music for game streamsLevel Up creators can use songs from hundreds of labels and publishers.By K. Holt, 09.02.2021
Facebook’s cloud gaming service hits iOS devices as a web appLike Amazon and Microsoft, the company is using a PWA to bring the platform to Apple devices.By I. Bonifacic, 07.23.2021
Facebook adds Ubisoft games to its cloud gaming service as part of huge US expansionThe free service is now available in the majority of the US and rolling out internationally.By S. Shah, 07.01.2021
Facebook Gaming rolls out Fan Groups to help streamers and fans stay connectedCreators can create topics for chats, similar to Discord channels.By K. Holt, 06.15.2021
Twitch viewership more than doubled over the last yearLivestreaming is popular when you're stuck at home.By J. Fingas, 04.09.2021
Facebook is testing sticker ads in StoriesIt’s giving creators more ways to monetize their audiences. By K. Holt, 03.11.2021
Facebook is rolling out a free cloud gaming serviceThe company is focusing on smaller titles like Asphalt 9: Legends, though.By N. Summers, 10.26.2020
‘FarmVille’ is shutting down for good on December 31stIt’s the result of Adobe ending Flash support.By C. Fisher, 09.28.2020
Apple won’t collect fees on paid Facebook events until 2021Unless those events are hosted by Facebook Gaming creators.By C. Fisher, 09.25.2020
Facebook Gaming's partnered streamers can now play licensed musicFacebook has struck a deal with multiple labels, giving it a major edge over Twitch.By N. Summers, 09.15.2020
Shroud returns to Twitch under a new, exclusive dealHis homecoming stream goes live tomorrow at 2pm ET.By J. Conditt, 08.11.2020
Facebook slams Apple's restrictive policies as its gaming app arrives on iOSIt only lets you watch streams, as Apple wouldn't approve any gaming functionality.By S. Dent, 08.07.2020
On Mixer's last day, all eyes were on TwitchNot many Mixer streamers are jumping to Facebook Gaming.By D. Hardawar, 07.22.2020