Facebook Live now supports PC game streaming

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A new and exciting feature has been brought to Facebook and most people will probably be, at the very least, intrigued by the concept. Most people that have Facebook accounts are familiar with the Facebook Live feature which allows users to record and stream live video footage directly on Facebook.

This is a feature that many people use, but the downside of it was that it was only available on mobile devices until now. As popular as mobile devices are, there is only so much they can do before people get bored or just switch to a computer.

Now, Facebook is introducing the possibility of using Facebook Live directly from a desktop computer or laptop. While this doesn’t sound like much in theory, it has the potential of being something quite big. The reason for this is because Facebook made it clear that users will be able to record not just their desktops, but external hardware and software as well.

Gamers and streamers will get a new Facebook integrated tool

To make it even simpler, Facebook users will be able to stream content from the applications they are using or the video games they are playing. Video game streaming has become quite the phenomenon and a lot of people are participating in it on other platforms. Facebook Live will allow Facebook to catch up by offering gamers the opportunity of sharing their game sessions with their Facebook friends.

Here is what Facebook had to say about this feature:

With this update, people can seamlessly share their screens, insert graphics, switch cameras, or use professional equipment in Facebook Live videos. They also have the option to broadcast to Facebook Groups they belong to, Facebook Events they’re part of, or Facebook Pages they manage.

If you’re a gamer, this new feature makes it easier than ever to stream your PC gameplay to friends and followers and engage with them while you play. If you’re giving your friends or followers a tutorial or how-to guide, you can incorporate on-screen graphics, titles, and overlays. Or if you’re an artist, you can go live and switch seamlessly between cameras as you narrate the process.

As such a simple concept at its core, many are wondering why Facebook didn’t make this feature available sooner. Regardless of the answer, the new feature will be coming to desktops and laptops and an avalanche of streams are anticipated. It is predicted that a huge mass of gamers will look to test and make use of Facebook’s new toy with frequent and long streaming sessions of their favorite games.

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