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Microsoft working with broadcasting firm to ensure service 'meets expectations of community'
Read More »No Twitch streaming on Xbox One until 2014
Microsoft has confirmed that gameplay streaming via Twitch will not be available on Xbox One at launch. We know the ability to instantly broadcast gameplay is something the gaming community is excited about, and we are too,” the company said in a statement. We are working to ensure the initial …
Read More »Twitch now the biggest video site for gamers
More gamers are tuning in to Twitch for their gaming videos than any other site. Analytics firm comScore found the video platform to boast the largest audience and most-engaged users across all sites dedicated to the gaming audience. Despite not naming the firms specifically, comScore claims Twitch has over ten …
Read More »LGC: ‘MMO is dead, except for EVE: Online,’ says CCP Games
CCP Games prepares the launch of the MMO’s twentieth expansion. David Reid, CMO at CCP Games says the franchise is continuing to grow despite the declining state of rival MMO titles. He confessed that never accepting a game is finished is key to ensuring its long-term success. If you want …
Read More »LGC: ‘People want videos, not written reviews,’ says Twitch
Consumers are switching off their TVs to watch gamers play the latest releases on the platform, says Twitch. Stuart Saw, regional director of EMEA at Twitch took to the stage at the London Games Conference 2013 to highlight how gamers are turning to Twitch for their gaming content. People want …
Read More »Minecraft reveals Twitch partnership
Video broadcasting platform Twitch has struck a new partnership with Mojang to make it easier to stream Minecraft videos. Announcing the news at MineCon, the Twitch integration will affect the PC and Mac versions to enable users to broadcast games at the click of a button. The service is expected …
Read More »Twitch strikes game streaming partnership for Minecraft
VP of marketing Matthew DiPietro expects a 'watershed moment' for game broadcasting once service goes live
Read More »Game broadcasting service Twitch secures $20m investment
GTA V publisher Take-Two joins funding round for video streaming platform set to feature on PS4 and Xbox One
Read More »Take-Two among Twitch’s Series C funders
Streaming games TV service Twitch has announced a further $20m worth of investment. Interestingly, Take-Two are named amongst the companies who contributed to the Series C funding, although details of the level of its investment have not been disclosed. The money will be used to grow the company’s sales division …
Read More »GDC Next: New panels confirmed
Xbox One Kinect, Riot on eSports and ex-triple-A indies set to star
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