MLG's new streaming platform, AMA - Page 7

On December 21 2013 05:33 gold_ wrote:
Assuming it will have subscriptions like Twitch.tv has, will MLG look into accepting Bitcoin as payment threw Coinbase or Bitpay?

On December 21 2013 05:39 TanGeng wrote:
Are there any content partners already lined up for MLG.tv?

Is MLG.tv exploring ways to expand spectator interaction?

Edit: Don't martyr...

On December 21 2013 05:51 TanGeng wrote:
I looked over the release again. It's mostly geared towards content creators (pro-gamers, streamers, and events).

Is there a reason why viewers might prefer MLG.tv, too?
As this AMA seems to be geared towards fans and spectators, instead, do you have something prepared for this audience?

On December 21 2013 05:58 opisska wrote:
Any competition for Twitch is like a gift from heaven. Maybe MLG is a strong enough company to finally bring one to the table instead of just promises? Then noone will be able to make excuses that there is no alternative to the horrible twitch service. Of course, if you fail to cater to European customers in the same way as twitch does, you'll be damned forever.

On December 21 2013 06:18 McRatyn wrote:


Well since the OP said there are only a set # of spots available for streamers and the partnership is not exclusive I don't really think it will be much of a competition for Twitch. Rather they will work in parallel.
Now to the question:
Has a thought of actually expanding this service to work as a public streaming platform with select partnerships (akin to Twitch, Afreeca) ever appear?

On December 21 2013 13:17 Seeker wrote:
Mad respect to Adam for replying to all the comments. Wow... Oo;;

On December 21 2013 06:22 Rustug wrote:
I watch a lot of content on my iPad.
Hence my question, will you support Tablet and Mobile devices?

On December 21 2013 06:25 Piledriver wrote:



This is just pure speculation on my part, but I think thats the end game.

If MLG made it a free-for-all right from the beginning, there would be nothing unique about the service, and most of the bigger streamers would be reluctant to move to a different streaming platform for the risk of losing their subscriber base. By making it seem exclusive and offering some production assistance (? not sure about this), they hope to get the bigger streamers only, and as the viewer numbers increase (along with demand), they will gradually move towards making it a public streaming platform. Its a marketing move, and also lets them scale their streaming platform gradually IMO. (think about gmail launch)

On December 21 2013 06:41 njt7 wrote:
Nice, twitch needs some competition. I thought the stream for the most recent mlg dota2 event was awesome(sorry brahs im bad with names). The stream was awesome because of the quality and non stuttering that I have been getting pretty frustrated with over time when watching through twitch.

I know you wanted questions, but I will give you a request instead. Multiple audio sources for one video stream could be really cool. Ill give a few scenarios:
1. One dedicated camera man/woman, different casting languages who doesnt need to think about smooth camera movement etc.
2. Team audio communication, geting the live audio from the players themselves would to me be invaluable and might for the first time make me pay top dollar for dota content.

On December 21 2013 06:43 Prophanity wrote:
Congrats on the launch! I'm happy to see you guys venturing into new areas. With that said, I can't support this personally as I'm already very invested in Twitch. Further, the rather...fluid nature of MLG makes me hesitant. In the years to come, if this becomes a proven entity and current trends change, so be it, though admittedly I am doubtful.

Regardless, competition fosters innovation and the lack thereof breeds complacency. I look forward to what comes from this.

Edit: Read the following: "To be clear – the MLG streaming platform isn’t for everyone. We have no intention of opening it up to the masses. We do however intend to fill a fixed number of spots with established pro players, pro teams and established gaming personalities with substantial followings, as well as feature other eSports competitions. Why? Because we believe that premium content producers deserve a premium content distribution platform."

Ugh. That feels even worse. I understand the intent but it comes off a bit elitist. The established pros that stream on Twitch are expected to come over to your platform where, I feel, they will stagnate and die. It's the wide reach and volume of streamers available to watch that helps to increase the viewership of these "established personalities." I'd have to think long and hard if I were one such person.

On December 21 2013 06:44 vooner wrote:
It says that "Event Operator with live broadcast capability" under requirements, will this mean there may be non MLG tournament streams on MLG.tv?

On December 21 2013 06:49 ReachTheSky wrote:
do you already have everything figured out or are you releasing a half assed service in which you do not fully understand how to run while trying to utilize the people streaming for feedback to figure it out?

User was temp banned for this post.

On December 21 2013 06:53 Plansix wrote:
Adamn, really pumped about the streaming platform. What devices are you looking at to get your stream to the people? Is Roku an option? I want MLG on my tv, but don't want to use my jet engine Xbox.

On December 21 2013 06:54 Smurfett3 wrote:
sounds liek a twitchtv on crack cocaine. I just hope there wont be so many laggy stream problems, thats my one hope.

ALso love the idea of merchandising ! Let's get some dumuslim plushies yo

On December 21 2013 07:07 HaRuHi wrote:
So is this an alternative to twitch? If so, great! They were really abusing their monopoly, if not, what exactly is this?

On December 21 2013 07:20 Jinsho wrote:
If sponsored streamers are part of your envisaged customer user base, how will sponsor issues be resolved?

How is MLG.tv going to be held responsible for individual misbehaviour? Twitch has a dedicated support team for stream or chat abuse, who are also helping with stream setups, DDOS etc : is MLG able to offer the same?

Is this part of a bigger drive towards expansion of the MLG brand into providing esports infrastructure, or is this just a small side-project without any real strategy or thought behind it? I would be interested to find out what your long-term forecast for the service is.