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What are the best video game streaming services for watching speed runs and eSports?
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Best video game streaming services for watching speed runs and eSports
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Twitch.tv
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Jun 18, 2018
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Hitbox.tv
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Aug 21, 2015
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Azubu
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Aug 7, 2014
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UStream
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Aug 7, 2014
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Twitch.tv
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Good performance on high quality streams
Twitch has spent considerable effort building out its infrastructure, which has resulted in higher stream quality and better transmission speeds for its streams.
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History of admin abuse, and poor responses from staff
In the past, Twitch has had multiple incidences of site admins abusing their authority. The most notable event was related to admin 'Horror' banning multiple accounts for personal reasons in November 2013. The initial response from the Twitch team was to defend the admin, exacerbating the situation.
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Native apps for multiple platforms
Twitch has native apps for both Android and iOS, as well as others, such as its native app for OUYA. Its popularity also means there are several unofficial apps for platforms like XBMC and Chromecast.
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Muting of streams tagged with ContentID-like system
As of August 6th, 2014, Twitch has imposed a ContentID-like system to detect copyright infringement in the audio of videos on the site. As a result, a surprising number of videos have had large segments, or the entire video automatically muted, even for just playing the in-game audio, regardless of whether or not the streamer has the rights to play that audio.
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Large Community
Twitch was one of the earliest video game streaming services, being spun off from Justin.tv. As a result, it's steadily built a large community, further boosted through e-Sports related partnerships. As a result, there are plenty of streams to watch at any time.
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Includes chat
You can chat during games or even while you aren't watching anything.
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Very stable
This app isn't reported to crash or have to be force closed.
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Hitbox.tv
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Very little stream delay
Since Twitch implemented an up to 60 second delay for all streams on its service, this has become a notable feature. This issue is particularly important for streamers who interact directly with their viewers.
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Terrible experience on mobile
Users of both the mobile version of the site and the current (beta) version of the Android app have issues with viewing streams as well as the chat. Reviews on the Android marketplace reflect this.
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Built-in Chromecast support
The stream player on the website has a Chromecast button built right in.
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Amazing customer support
Instead of just having a knowledge base, HitBox uses a twitter account to answer streamers questions.
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Smooth interface
Hitbox.tv's website is responsive and convenient - users can easily do things like browse for other streams while keeping their current stream open in the same window.
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Polls built into the chat
There is no need for third party polls. Hitbox has it built into your chat.
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Azubu
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Well Organized
As Azubu focuses primarily on eSports, and is curated and moderated around this content, streams are very well organized. It's immediately apparent who the most notable streamers are for each game.
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Limited amount of content
As streaming is curated, rather than open to any broadcaster, the amount of content is severely limited. Azubu isn't a place where you can watch 'Let's Play' videos, blind runs, or casual races and speedruns.
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