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PewDiePie returns to YouTube with exclusive live-stream deal
May 5, 2020 | David Farnor
PewDiePie is returning to YouTube with an exclusive live-streaming deal.
The Swedish YouTuber, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, first began posting videos on YouTube in 2010 and has since become one of the most popular creators on the site. … Read More
Donald Trump joins Twitch as Amazon’s streaming service undergoes revamp
October 12, 2019 | David Farnor
Donald Trump has joined Twitch, just as Amazon’s streaming service is undergoing a subtle revamp.
The man elected President of the United States in 2016 has signed up to the live-streaming platform, in what has been interpreted as a move … Read More
YouTube Gaming powers down as part of strategy reboot
September 25, 2018 | David Farnor
YouTube has quietly powered down its YouTube Gaming this month, as it reboots its strategy around video games.
Gaming content has become a major part of the online streaming landscape From mobile gaming to strategy guides, Let’s Plays to Esports … Read More
Twitch to stream classic episodes of Doctor Who this summer
May 29, 2018 | David Farnor
Twitch is embarking on a journey through time and space this summer, with a streaming marathon of classic Doctor Who episodes.
Over 500 adventures from the TARDIS archives will be aired on the live streaming platform from 29th May through … Read More
YouTube slowly gaining on Twitch
August 4, 2017 | David Farnor
While Netflix and Amazon continue their battle to be the biggest streaming presence in your living room, there’s another battle quietly raging for eyeballs in your home: the battle of the gaming giants.
Ever since Amazon bought live-streaming platform Twitch, … Read More
Twitch and Blizzard team up for esports events
June 28, 2017 | David Farnor
Twitch and Blizzard have inked a major new deal that will give the social video platform the rights to the developer’s esports events.
The agreement gives Twitch the third-party rights for streaming many of Blizzard’s biggest esports events worldwide for … Read More
IRL: Twitch opens up video platform to vloggers
December 16, 2016 | David Farnor
Twitch is expanding from video games to vlogs, as it launches IRL, a new space for its users to upload videos about anything they want.
The social video platform, which was founded back in 2011, has grown to become a … Read More
Amazon to release summer TV pilots on Twitch
August 9, 2016 | David Farnor
Amazon will release its new batch of TV pilots on Twitch this summer.
Amazon’s pilot system has established itself as a unique way to commission original content in an increasingly crowded landscape, with Amazon releasing the first episode of a … Read More
Twitch launches creative live-streaming for artists
October 30, 2015 | David Farnor
Twitch has launched a new creative live-streaming service to run alongside its gaming videos.
The site, which was bought by Amazon for almost $1 billion last year, has seen explosive growth since its launch, with a large community springing up … Read More
YouTube levels up Gaming platform with mobile streams
October 16, 2015 | David Farnor
Facebook may be improving its video offerings, but YouTube continues to level up its gaming platform this week, with a host of new updates.
YouTube Gaming was launched earlier this year to combat rival Twitch, building upon an already substantial … Read More
