Twitch is a live streaming platform focused on gaming and esports content. It is widely used by gamers and fans to watch and interact with their favorite streamers and esports competitions.
Twitch was founded by Justin Kan and Emmett Shear in 2011 as a spinoff of Justin.tv
Initially, Twitch focused on live streaming of video games and esports competitions
In 2014, Twitch was acquired by Amazon for $970M
Over the years, Twitch has expanded to include content beyond gaming, such as music, talk shows, and creative content
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The core product of Twitch, which allows anyone to live stream their gameplay or other content and build an audience on the platform
A subscription service that provides benefits to Twitch viewers, such as free games, in-game content, and ad-free viewing
A section of Twitch dedicated to esports competitions, with live streams and on-demand content from the biggest events in esports
Twitch makes money through a variety of sources, including advertising revenue, subscriptions, and sponsorships from brands and game developers
No, while Twitch is primarily used for gaming content, it is open to all types of content creators, including musicians, artists, and talk show hosts
Twitch Prime is a subscription service that provides benefits to Twitch viewers, such as free games, in-game content, and ad-free viewing. It is included in Amazon Prime membership
Yes, Twitch is free to use for both viewers and content creators. However, there are premium features such as Twitch Prime and subscription services that are optional but require payment
Yes, content creators can make money through various means, including ads, donations, sponsorships from brands and game developers, and subscriptions from viewers