Despite widespread criticism over DMCA removals, KICK, the esports giant owned by Manchester City FC, has come under fire from industry analysts and fans for paying for Twitch’s streaming service. According to reports, the company invests thousands of dollars monthly to stream games and other events through the platform.
Criticism of Twitch stems from the fact that other esports organizations have abandoned it in favor of platforms such as YouTube or Facebook Gaming.
Fans Displeased with KICK’s Support of Twitch Despite Negative Impact on Streamers and Esports Teams
Many fans have expressed displeasure with KICK’s continued support of Twitch despite its platform issues, including DMCA takedowns. As a result, many streamers and esports teams have experience severe consequences, with some receiving strikes or having their accounts suspend.
KICK Defends its Decision to Use Twitch for Esports Streaming Despite Platform Issues
KICK has defended its choice to use Twitch in the face of criticism. While they acknowledge DMCA issues with the platform, they believe it remains the best platform for streaming Esports events.
Division within Sports Community as Some Support KICK’s Choice, While Others Call for Alternatives to Twitch
KICK’s decision has caused division within the sports community. Some think they made the right decision by sticking with Twitch; however, others feel KICK should take more initiative when looking for alternative streaming platforms.
As the debate over KICK’s decision to use Twitch continues, it is evident that DMCA takedowns will remain an issue in the esports world for some time. With several streamers and organizations potentially take off the site, more businesses may need to explore alternatives to streaming shortly.
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