YouTube Premium to offer interactive videos with “Playables”

YouTube introduces a new feature called “Playables” for its Premium subscribers

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Playables are interactive videos that let viewers choose their own adventure

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Viewers can make decisions that affect the outcome of the story, such as choosing a character, a location, or an acti

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Playables are created by YouTube’s partner studios and creators, who can use a special tool to design branching narratives

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Playables are available in various genres, such as comedy, horror, romance, and sci-fi

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Playables are designed to be immersive and engaging, with high-quality graphics and sound effects

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Playables are compatible with mobile devices, smart TVs, and VR headsets

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Playables are exclusive to YouTube Premium subscribers, who can access them from a dedicated tab on the YouTube app

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Playables are part of YouTube’s strategy to attract more paying customers and compete with other streaming platforms

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Playables are expected to launch in early 2024, with a limited number of titles available at first

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