TheDailyDot reports that Google is gearing up to relaunch YouTube’s livestreaming service. Anonymous sources say the service will have a focus on Esports and gaming.
The sources allege that Google has in the process of hiring around 50 engineers to power the service.
“The time is right,” said one source, “with Twitch moving into other areas such as music and so on. Google doesn’t want to be too far behind in the arms race.”
“There’ll be huge opportunities for established streamers and organizations soon and I would say that the record numbers of Esports viewers are only going to grow when Google start promoting and partnering with these events,” the sources said of the focus on Esports and gaming.
An formal announcement is expected this June at E3.
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