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Microsoft teams up with Facebook Gaming, but how does that impact Xbox and xCloud and just who are the competition?
Read More »Without Mixer is Microsoft’s entire gaming strategy weakened?
Twitch sees massive growth in non-gaming content
Twitch’s “Just Chatting” category, intended for conversations between streamers and viewers with no requirement for video game content, has grown 36% based on views since its launch in September 2018 - outpacing Twitch’s growth rate as a whole
Read More »Mixer co-founder departs Microsoft
"Thank you all for an incredible five years and thank you to all who supported us over them"
Read More »Twitch apologises for ‘lewd content’ on Ninja’s channel
"It should not have happened. No excuses"
Read More »Mixer tackles ‘harmful and toxic behaviour’ with new program of ‘trust and safety updates’
The company has also confirmed it is "committed to sharing and learning alongside other platforms"
Read More »Microsoft integrates Lightstream Studio customisation features into Mixer
Mixer Partners and Mixer Pro members have access to Lightstream Studio services in beta from now, with access being extended to more users “soon”
Read More »Microsoft’s Mixer to introduce direct game sales and tipping service
Streamers will earn a percentage from Mixer’s new Direct Purchase program
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