Coronavirus lockdown: Facebook launches app for livestream gaming

Facebook on Monday launched a standalone gaming app, allowing users to create and watch livestreams of games in a challenge to the Amazon-owned Twitch platform.

The new app was available Monday for Android devices, with a separate version for Apple’s iOS in the works.

Facebook said the new app will enable users to watch “e-sports” or game competitions as well as participate in games with other users online.