YouTube Now Tells Fans When Gamers Go Live

 By 
Noah Sterling
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YouTube Now Tells Fans When Gamers Go Live

YouTube is starting to incorporate Twitch features on videos. Twitch is the popular online service that allows players to stream their games online where friends and fans can watch.

New annotations on YouTube videos will show viewers when their favorite gamers are streaming live on Twitch. This new feature will allow YouTubers to drive new viewers to their Twitch live-streams.

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