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Published 22.04.2020 02:00

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Facebook Gaming

A lot or a little?

Parents need to know that Facebook Gaming is a game streaming app for Android devices. The app is designed to pit the social media site against established competitors such as Twitch and YouTube. Users can stream themselves playing games or watch others play, commenting and joining in a community and 'tipping' players with stars, which can be redeemed for cash by broadcasters. Viewers can watch any game that's being streamed, so younger kids could see M-rated titles. And the chats are often filled with insults, profanity, sexual comments, and messages about substances. The app is currently Android only, but it will soon be released on iOS devices. Read the developer's privacy policy for details on how your (or your kids') information is collected, used, and shared and any choices you may have in the matter, and note that privacy policies and terms of service frequently change.