Treyarch is bypassing Twitch and going directly to YouTube for eSports live streaming feature in Call of Duty: Black Ops II.
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"Our partners are using YouTube Live to bring entertainment, must-see moments and more to millions of people around the world. With Call of Duty: Black Ops II, people can live stream their gameplay directly from the game or watch the best players live on YouTube, which is an awesome next step for the eSports community,” said Sang Kim, Head of Game Partnerships.
A verified YouTube account is required to live stream. A valid Call of Duty Elite registration is necessary to view the streams and related information inside Call of Duty Elite. Call of Duty: Black Ops II player live streams will be subject to limitations and restrictions. Additional Call of Duty: Black Ops II live stream destinations will be announced in the future.
This deal is huge for eSports, as pros will be able to easily stream content straight to a huge YouTube audience. And amateur gamers will be able to explore new ways to capture and share great multiplayer matches online.
