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Microsoft shuts down Twitch rival Mixer, partners with Facebook Gaming

Microsoft saw little demand for Mixer when compared to rival Twitch and is now partnering with Facebook Gaming to grow its audience. (Courtesy of Facebook)
June 22, 2020 08:47 PM

Microsoft today said it’s shutting down Mixer, a live video game streaming platform that the company positioned to take on Amazon-owned Twitch. Microsoft said it is instead partnering with Facebook Gaming to build its service.

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