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E3 2015: A Bigger, Better Show Built For Everyone

Although the doors to the Los Angeles Convention Center have closed on E3 2015, the buzz it generated continues. The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the world’s premier trade show for computer and video games and related products, always excites. This year, however, planned announcements in virtual and augmented reality, mobile and online platforms, artful indie games and, of course, big studio blockbusters raised expectations higher than ever before. Judging by the headlines alone – The Verge called E3 2015 “the best E3 in years” – the show delivered.

E3 truly is a worldwide phenomenon that dominates the global stage each June and drives conversations about the video game industry and the future of digital entertainment year round. Consider just a few of this year’s highlights: Continue reading E3 2015: A Bigger, Better Show Built For Everyone

Twitch dominated E3 streaming

Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft dueled it out two weekends ago at E3 to determine the biggest name in gaming. But audience data shows that the real winner was streaming giant Twitch, which announced today it again broke streaming records over the expo weekend.

With more than 21 million unique viewers and  11 million total hours watched, Twitch’s five-day event coverage more than doubled from the previous year. In total, Twitch covered eight different press conferences, and hosted 85 other segments featuring upcoming games and content. Continue reading Twitch dominated E3 streaming