Twitch Interactive is the new name for the company behind Twitch.tv. Originally called Justin.tv, they now formally trade under the name Twitch Interactive. This comes as the company grows – Twitch.tv reached 1 million active monthly broadcasters, reports OnGamers.
Justin.tv launched seven years ago, and was the live streamer’s choice for broadcasting. As gaming became a more and more popular subject, the company decided to launch a new streaming platform dedicated to gaming in 2011 called Twitch, and the rest is history.
The central brand of the company is now Twitch.tv. Games such as League of Legends and Dota 2, as well as speed-runners and live events are among the main reasons for the company’s growth in 2012 and 2013.
The influence of Twitch.tv became so significant that the latest consoles, the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, feature or will feature Twitch broadcasting capabilities.