TikTok reportedly plans a ‘major push’ into gaming and games livestreamers could play with viewers

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Reuters reports TikTok is testing games for the app in Vietnam ahead of a major push" into the space. A company representative confirmed tests of HTML5 mini-games, saying, We're always looking at ways to enrich our platform and regularly test new features and integrations that bring value to our community."

The outlet's sources indicate the plan is for ad-supported games that draw from the library of its parent company, ByteDance, which could boost revenue and increase the amount of time people spend on the TikTok app - if that's even possible.

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