YouTube Gaming won’t take Twitch’s crown unless it gets serious about eSports

Google is set to launch its YouTube Gaming service tomorrow (August 26th), putting it in direct competition with Amazon’s livestreaming giant Twitch – but how will they differ and what should you know as an advertiser or content creator?

Since launching ten years ago, YouTube has grown enormously – and gaming is one of its most popular categories, with the top videos generating tens of millions of views each.

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[Industry news] Trophy Games Makes Its Largest Acquisition Ever – and Upgrades Its Outlook

The Danish publicly traded computer game company Trophy Games is acquiring the French game developer Playrion from Paradox Interactive. This is the largest acquisition in Trophy Games' history and will form the foundation for a new series of simulation games. At the same time, the company is raising its revenue expectations for the year to €22.8-€24.1 million . With the acquisition of French Playrion, Trophy Games gains 30 new employees and a new foundation for future growth.