Smashcast.tv

Smashcast.tv
Merged into Azubu, Hitbox.tv
Formation May 2017 (2017-05)
Services Live streaming
CEO
 Mike McGarvey
Website smashcast.tv

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

History

Azubu's acquisition of Hitbox.tv 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.tv websites were shut down and redirected traffic to Smashcast.tv.[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.tv was "the largest independent eSports broadcaster outside of Asia" with more than 10 million users.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Smashcast emerges". Hitbox Blog. 9 May 2017. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  2. ↑ "A New Beginning". Hitbox Blog. 2017-01-10. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
  3. ↑ Klimscha, Martin (10 January 2017). "A New Beginning". Hitbox Blog. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  4. ↑ James, Chen (2017-05-19). "Azubu Resurfaces As Smashcast with Hitbox Partnership". pvplive.
  5. ↑ "Welcome to Smashcast". Smashcast. 2017-05-09. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
  6. ↑ Stubbs, Mike (11 May 2017). "Meet the new Twitch rival, Smashcast". Redbull. Retrieved 14 February 2018.


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