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World's largest demo party stream banned by Twitch, during the event
World's largest demo party stream banned by Twitch, during the event
Revision demo party for year 2021 was an online-only event. Matters got worse when the event stream was banned by Twitch - with no reason or warning given. 06 Apr 2021 - 2 comments
Microsoft shutting down Mixer, merges with Facebook Gaming
Microsoft shutting down Mixer, merges with Facebook Gaming
Microsoft invested massive amounts of money trying to compete with Twitch as they acquired Beam in 2016 and re-introduced it as Mixer the next year. ...... 24 Jun 2020
Twitch confirms 2,200 watched synagogue attack video
Twitch confirms 2,200 watched synagogue attack video
An attempted attack on a synagogue in Germany was livestreamed on Twitch and watched by 2,200 users before it was removed from the service. 10 Oct 2019
Shot fired at Twitch user's house while he was streaming live
Shot fired at Twitch user's house while he was streaming live
Twitch streamer Dr Disrespect has to abruptly end his streaming after somebody fired a shot at his house. 11 Sep 2018
Twitch Beta update being rolled out for Xbox One
Twitch Beta update being rolled out for Xbox One
A fully redesigned Twitch Beta app is being rolled out to all Xbox Insides on Xbox One. 10 Sep 2018
Reports: More users pirated KSI vs Logan Paul than paid to watch it
Reports: More users pirated KSI vs Logan Paul than paid to watch it
According to some reports, more people watched pirated streams of KSI vs. Logan Paul online that paid to watch the official stream. 27 Aug 2018
YouTube Gaming is here and ready to take on Twitch
YouTube Gaming is here and ready to take on Twitch
Earlier this year, Google announced that it was preparing to take on game streaming service Twitch and that time has now come. 26 Aug 2015
YouTube supports 60fps live streaming in HTML5 player
YouTube supports 60fps live streaming in HTML5 player
Smooth! In a move aimed at Amazon's Twitch and others in the growing arena of video game streaming, YouTube now supports 60fps streaming in 1080p. 21 May 2015
YouTube to take on Twitch with plans to relaunch livestreaming service for gaming videos
YouTube to take on Twitch with plans to relaunch livestreaming service for gaming videos
According to multiple sources, YouTube is planning to relaunch its livestreaming service in an effort to take on Twitch, with the platform focusing on live gaming video and esports. 25 Mar 2015
Twitch sees unauthorized access to some of its user's accounts
Twitch sees unauthorized access to some of its user's accounts
Popular game video streaming service Twitch reached out to its users yesterday to inform them of a minor breach in which some user accounts were accessed by unauthorized parties. 25 Mar 2015 - 1 comment
Valve unveils a rival to Twitch and game video streaming
Valve unveils a rival to Twitch and game video streaming
Twitch, the undisputed king of streaming video game gameplay, now has a big-time rival. 06 Dec 2014
Watch Conan hilariously try out 'World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor'
Watch Conan hilariously try out 'World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor'
Twitch, as part of their Twitch Twednesday videos, have a new hilarious video of late night talk show host Conan playing the latest 'World of Warcraft', 'Warlords of Draenor.' 22 Nov 2014 - 1 comment
Chromecast adds support for Twitch, iHeartRadio
Chromecast adds support for Twitch, iHeartRadio
Chromecast has added more support for popular streaming apps. 18 Sep 2014 - 1 comment
Nintendo will not add full Twitch service to Wii U
Nintendo will not add full Twitch service to Wii U
One of the more popular services available to gamers now on PS4 and Xbox One is 'Twitch,' the ability to record and share your entire playthroughs and other events when gaming. 15 Jun 2014 - 1 comment
YouTube to acquire videogame streaming service Twitch for over $1 billion
YouTube to acquire videogame streaming service Twitch for over $1 billion
According to multiple sources, YouTube is preparing to purchase videogame streaming company Twitch for over $1 billion in cash. 18 May 2014
Twitch sees record numbers as Xbox One usage grows
Twitch sees record numbers as Xbox One usage grows
Microsoft has announced today that Twitch is now seeing record numbers following a boost in Xbox One usage of the services. 01 Apr 2014 - 1 comment
VIDEO: Twitch App comes to Xbox 360
VIDEO: Twitch App comes to Xbox 360
An app for Twitch is now available for the Xbox 360 console, allowing you to watch live streaming of gameplay. 14 May 2013
     

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