Own3D.tv

own3D.tv: Live Streaming Gaming Platform

live streaming video platform focused on gaming content and eSports tournaments, competing with Twitch before its shutdown in 2013

What is Own3D.tv?

own3D.tv was a live streaming video platform that launched in 2010 and was focused on gaming content and eSports tournaments. The website allowed gamers to easily broadcast footage of their gameplay live, while viewers could watch popular gaming personalities and competitive events in real-time.

own3D.tv pioneered the idea of game streaming and became very popular in the early 2010s, especially for streams of League of Legends and World of Warcraft. It was a major competitor to Justin.tv's spin-off site Twitch, attracting top esports organizations and well-known streamers to exclusive contracts.

However, own3D.tv began to struggle financially and technically in 2012. The site had issues with lag and video quality problems that drove viewers away. Combined with bandwidth costs that were difficult to sustain, own3D.tv ultimately shut down in early 2013.

Though short-lived, own3D.tv was an influential force in the early days of game live streaming and helped set the stage for sites like Twitch to thrive. Some of the innovations own3D brought to game streaming included an easily accessible platform, monetization for streamers, and a community-focused viewing experience around top gaming titles.

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