YouTube gaming blends short-form virality with long-form revival In 2026, YouTube gaming creators are thriving by pairing viral short-form clips with the renewed popularity of long-form content.

Reports indicate that Google is currently testing a new online gaming experience that it plans on rolling out under its subsidiary company, YouTube. A new report from The Wall Street Journal on Friday ...

Growing a YouTube gaming channel in 2026 takes more than just playing games — it’s about strategy, audience connection, and adapting to platform shifts. From understanding YouTube’s evolving algorithm ...

The video giant said it hit more than 120 billion hours of watch time for gaming-related content on the platform in 2022. By J. Clara Chan Digital Media Writer YouTube Gaming has also undergone ...

After three years YouTube has unexpectedly shut down its separate destination for gaming. Back in 2015, the company launched YouTube Gaming, a new hub dedicated to gaming creators, content and ...

As TikTok's parent company ByteDance pulls back on its gaming ambitions, YouTube is investing more in the gaming industry. Premium users will now have access to “Playables,” a group of online games ...

Sarah has been an editor and contributor for GameRant since 2015. She kicked off her video game journey after meeting her first Chocobo, she never looked back. After years of playing them, she decided ...