Twitch, Mixer, and the Future of Game Streaming

Episode 217: Kirk and Maddy start by discussing the upcoming "reinvention" of Anthem, then talk about what we're playing, with Kirk having beaten The Evil Within 2 and Maddy playing Death Stranding and Super Metroid. Next we bring on Kotaku senior reporter Nathan Grayson (20:41) to talk about the new Metro Exodus DLC, as well as his recent reporting on Twitch and Mixer and the lucrative deals that streamers have been cutting with platforms. We close with off-topic talk (53:46) about John Wick, Birds of Prey, and Sex Education.

Music pick of the week: “Incwadi Encane” by Simmi from her 2018 album Tugela Fairy

Links:

BioWare Plans A 'Substantial Reinvention' Of Anthem

Top Streamers Are Leaving Twitch Amidst Big Money And Shady Deals

Why Twitch Fans Donate Money To Wealthy Streamers

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