You can also have the app record you with the front-facing camera/mic and put it in the corner of the video. The obvious difference is that this isn’t streaming anything live, so players will capture their game, clip the section they want with the app’s basic editing options, and then upload it to YouTube.
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Google Play Games is the hub of all things mobile gaming on Android, keeping track of achievements or helping you find that next mobile gaming addition.
Before anyone hits the panic button and starts sending angry emails, it’s worth noting that in-app purchases (especially for games) usually push the boundaries of extending play time or speeding up the passage of time in games, but you don’t actually have to spend the money – it’s a choice you make. Video can be encoded in 480p or 720p only. You are ready to upload it to YouTube with a single click.
As for the video portion, it acts a lot like a Messenger chat head.
The updated Google Play Games app for Android is rolling out to users in the United States and UK starting this week with users in other countries getting access in the near future.
What do you think about Google adding Google Play Games recording functionality?
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The new, game-recording addition is now available for users across the U.S. and the United Kingdom – no surprises there – while the ‘rest of the world’ should get it soon as well. Curtis says that all Google Play Games users should have the update by the end of the week. All you need is the smartphone in your pocket to document your epic mobile gaming exploits.
