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http://dx.doi.org/10.7236/JIIBC.2016.16.4.7

Characteristics and Comparison of Popular Channels on Internet Game Broadcasting: Focus on Twitch TV  

Han, Sukhee (Department of Media Communication, Hanyang University)
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The Journal of the Institute of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication / v.16, no.4, 2016 , pp. 7-14 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study analyzes popular channels of America's Twitch TV that centers on video game among several Internet broadcasting services. Afreeca TV de facto monopolizes the Internet broadcasting industry in South Korea; however, Twitch TV is popular around the globe and tries to expand business in Korea. Specifically, this study collects data of popular domestic/international channels on every Friday 9:00 p.m. 20 times, and examines differences of between those channels: 1) the number of the audience(users) 2) the frequency of games 3) the genre of games 4) nationality of games. Internet broadcasting streaming service does not have a concept of ratings, but it could be categorized as popular based on users connecting the channels. Thus, this study studies characteristics of Twitch TV, and further discusses the future of the Internet broadcasting.
Keywords
Twitch TV; Internet broadcasting; Game broadcasting; New media; Popularity;
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