YouTube Gaming launches as e-sports arena.

YouTube on Wednesday strode into an arena dominated by Amazon-owned Twitch, with the launch of a service tailored for the hot trend of video game play as a spectator sport.

The rollout of YouTube Gaming marked the public debut of an online venue where video game lovers can find commentary, live play, on-demand snippets and more.

YouTube Gaming had been in a test phase since it was shown off at an Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) extravaganza in June.

"As promised, and after some excellent road-testing by thousands of dedicated gaming fans, YouTube Gaming is now available," YouTube engineering manager Frank Petterson said in a blog post.

"Blending gaming videos and live streams, YouTube Gaming brings you closer to the games, gamers, and culture that matter to you."


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