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Twitch is the biggest name in live-streaming. Launched in June 2011, Twitch quickly became the go-to home for video game streamers, growing to tens of millions of monthly viewers within just a few years. Amazon acquired the company in 2014, offering the commerce giant a powerful competitor to YouTube, with an audience the Google-owned video platform has struggled to reach. Twitch is best known for being home to Fortnite streamers like Ninja and Tfue; e-sports like Overwatch and League of Legends; and new phenomena, including Grand Theft Auto V role-playing. It’s also expanded beyond games to include activities like social eating and musical performances.

Ninja hits 1 million subscribers on Mixer five days after leaving TwitchNinja hits 1 million subscribers on Mixer five days after leaving Twitch
Twitch is now the official international streaming partner for USA BasketballTwitch is now the official international streaming partner for USA Basketball
Ninja’s 80,000 Mixer viewers show that he’s bigger than just TwitchNinja’s 80,000 Mixer viewers show that he’s bigger than just Twitch
Breastfeeding does not violate Twitch’s rules, company confirmsBreastfeeding does not violate Twitch’s rules, company confirms
Twitch handed out 24-hour suspensions after last night’s Democratic debatesTwitch handed out 24-hour suspensions after last night’s Democratic debates
Faze Clan sues Fortnite star Tfue, claims he earned more than $20 million from streamingFaze Clan sues Fortnite star Tfue, claims he earned more than $20 million from streaming
Ninja announces he is leaving Twitch to stream exclusively on MixerNinja announces he is leaving Twitch to stream exclusively on Mixer
Duolingo partnered with Twitch to help you learn languages betterDuolingo partnered with Twitch to help you learn languages better
Record labels have a new target: streamers and gamersRecord labels have a new target: streamers and gamers
Twitch has to figure out what to do with its biggest starsTwitch has to figure out what to do with its biggest stars
The streamer who built a giant Starbucks island in Minecraft to connect with fansThe streamer who built a giant Starbucks island in Minecraft to connect with fans
Dr Disrespect and other creators keep hiding their apologiesDr Disrespect and other creators keep hiding their apologies
Dr Disrespect breaks character to apologize over Twitch ban incidentDr Disrespect breaks character to apologize over Twitch ban incident
Dr Disrespect’s short ban divides Twitch communityDr Disrespect’s short ban divides Twitch community
Twitch is closing in on its Christchurch trollsTwitch is closing in on its Christchurch trolls
Twitch launches subscriber-only streams, but only for creators who don’t violate its rulesTwitch launches subscriber-only streams, but only for creators who don’t violate its rules
Dr Disrespect is back on Twitch after two-week banDr Disrespect is back on Twitch after two-week ban
Dr Disrespect’s suspension is a big moderation moment for TwitchDr Disrespect’s suspension is a big moderation moment for Twitch
Twitch sues to unmask trolls that posted violent and pornographic streamsTwitch sues to unmask trolls that posted violent and pornographic streams
Twitch is temporarily suspending new creators from streaming after troll attackTwitch is temporarily suspending new creators from streaming after troll attack
Tfue’s fight against Faze Clan is new for e-sports, not YouTubeTfue’s fight against Faze Clan is new for e-sports, not YouTube
Faze Clan and Tfue’s legal dispute could reshape e-sports and YouTube contracts foreverFaze Clan and Tfue’s legal dispute could reshape e-sports and YouTube contracts forever
European Wikipedias have been turned off for the day to protest dangerous copyright lawsEuropean Wikipedias have been turned off for the day to protest dangerous copyright laws
Twitch Prime members will lose ad-free viewing next monthTwitch Prime members will lose ad-free viewing next month
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Drake drops in to play Fortnite on Twitch and breaks the record for most-viewed streamDrake drops in to play Fortnite on Twitch and breaks the record for most-viewed stream
The rise of D&D liveplay is changing how fans approach roleplayingThe rise of D&D liveplay is changing how fans approach roleplaying
Twitch’s new subscription model will let fans pay streamers significantly more moneyTwitch’s new subscription model will let fans pay streamers significantly more money

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