Smashcast

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Smashcast
Type of site
Live streaming
Dissolved November 22, 2020
Predecessor(s)
CEO Mike McGarvey
URL smashcast .tv
Launched May 9, 2017 ; 7 years ago  ( 2017-05-09 )
Current status Defunct

Smashcast was a live streaming platform that materialised after the merger of Azubu and Hitbox in May 2017. [1]

History [ edit ]

Azubu 's acquisition of Hitbox was announced in January 2017. [2] At the time, they announced they were "launch a new platform, focused on optimizing the mobile user experience and monetization technologies, strengthened by our internally developed technologies, technical partner relationships and a passionate team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of video game live streaming ." [3]

On May 9, 2017, both the Azubu and Hitbox websites were shut down and redirected traffic to Smashcast. [4] With focus on eSports , the service announced new features, such as the "Hype-o-Meter" (a viewer engagement feature that helps eSports fan cheer for their favorite teams), a feed on every profile page, and an integration with Discord . [5] In an interview with Redbull, CEO Mike McGarvey said that Smashcast was "the largest independent eSports broadcaster outside of Asia" with more than 10 million users. [6]

Support for Smashcast officially ceased November 22, 2020. [7]

References [ edit ]

  1. ^ "Smashcast emerges" . Hitbox Blog . 9 May 2017. Archived from the original on 15 February 2018 . Retrieved 14 February 2018 .
  2. ^ "A New Beginning" . Hitbox Blog . 2017-01-10. Archived from the original on 2017-05-10 . Retrieved 2017-05-10 .
  3. ^ Klimscha, Martin (10 January 2017). "A New Beginning" . Hitbox Blog . Archived from the original on 10 May 2017 . Retrieved 14 February 2018 .
  4. ^ James, Chen (2017-05-19). "Azubu Resurfaces As Smashcast with Hitbox Partnership" . pvplive . [ permanent dead link ]
  5. ^ "Welcome to Smashcast" . Smashcast . 2017-05-09 . Retrieved 2017-05-10 . [ permanent dead link ]
  6. ^ Stubbs, Mike (11 May 2017). "Meet the new Twitch rival, Smashcast" . Redbull . Retrieved 14 February 2018 .
  7. ^ Proof, Sam (21 November 2020). "Smashcast Shuts Down?! (Why Esports killed this platform)" . Streamers Corner . Retrieved 29 March 2022 .

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