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Twitch

🌎 twitch.tv

Twitch is an interactive livestreaming service that focuses on video game live streaming, esports competitions, and a variety of other content including music, entertainment, and sports. It serves as a platform where communities come together to engage with streamers and each other, fostering a collaborative and interactive environment.

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Updates as of Oct 03, 2024

• Twitch launched a new DJ program in August 2024 to support artists on the platform, highlighted at TwitchCon in San Diego, with CEO Dan Clancy noting strong DJ engagement.
• Twitch announced the Twitch Latin Guild on October 2, a community space for sharing and supporting Latin voices.
• Twitch is investigating harassment incidents involving Kick streamers at TwitchCon San Diego and is working to prevent similar issues at future events.
• On September 20, 2024, Twitch launched 'The Glitch' in Fortnite, a new branded gaming experience that integrates real-world brands into the game, streamed for over 42 million hours on Twitch this year.
• Twitch won the 2024 Digiday Award for Best Use of AI for its interactive campaign with Audible, engaging over 1.1 million viewers and setting new benchmarks.

• Twitch will remove the popular BibleThump emote later this year due to an expiring license, despite The Binding of Isaac creator being open to renewing the rights.

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