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Own3d.tv to cease operations Jan 31st, 2013

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TL.net ESPORTS
Profile Joined July 2011
4 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-01-31 03:17:57
January 30 2013 23:33 GMT
#1
Edit: Videos will not be saved, so if you want to back up your content it needs to be done in the next day before the shutdown. There are extensions such as this that will help with the process.


Following speculation over the past several weeks that the streaming platform was in trouble, today it was officially announced that Own3d.tv would stop all services effective tomorrow.

From their website.

Dear gamers, dear own3D community,

own3D and its management, having evaluated the future of own3D, have decided to cease operations on January 31st, 2013.

As the first livestreaming portal for gamers own3D had a turbulent start with unexpected growth. We have tried to drive the company into profitability but due to the capital intensive nature of our industry and increasing competition, we have not been able to reach it despite our best efforts.

This is a difficult decision for all of us at own3D. However, after much deliberation this seems to be the best course of action despite the impact it will have on all the employees, clients and partners who helped build this business.

We are grateful for your support as our pioneering ride comes to an end. The own3D team has always aspired to provide the gaming community with the best tools for sharing their gaming experiences and growing their projects. We therefore hope that you have enjoyed watching a few epics over the years.

The day has almost arrived when professional gamers are as recognized as other athletes. We hope to have shown what is possible for the future of eSport and competitive gaming.

The gaming revolution will not be televised - it will be streamed.

Your own3D team.

Note: Business partners will be contacted directly regarding proceedings
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FLeK0
Profile Joined April 2010
86 Posts
January 30 2013 23:36 GMT
#2
So many important VODs will go poof
Thrax
Profile Joined October 2010
Canada1755 Posts
January 30 2013 23:36 GMT
#3
RIP own3d.tv. We knew it was coming. That changes the streaming landscape quite a bit.
Distortionz
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States133 Posts
January 30 2013 23:36 GMT
#4
I felt like we could all feel that this was bound to happen soon.
Grettin
Profile Joined April 2010
42417 Posts
January 30 2013 23:37 GMT
#5
"The gaming revolution will not be televised - it will be streamed."

Gotta hand it to Own3d, its great to end there.
"If I had force-fields in Brood War, I'd never lose." -Bisu
JOJOsc2news
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
3000 Posts
January 30 2013 23:37 GMT
#6
Good bye own3d.
✉ Tweets @sc2channel ⌦ Blog: http://www.teamliquid.net/blog/JOJO ⌫ "Arbiterssss... build more arbiterssss." Click 'Profile' for awesome shiro art!
Wasteweiser
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Canada522 Posts
January 30 2013 23:37 GMT
#7
Sad for Europe, now you guys are stuck with the twitch monopoly.
Obitus.243
Siwelcela
Profile Joined November 2011
United States87 Posts
January 30 2013 23:37 GMT
#8
Didnt this get leaked like over a week ago? Just hope someone had the ability to mirror it, if not they will need to quickly!!!
pokes & fun
alzeht
Profile Joined January 2013
Sweden2 Posts
January 30 2013 23:38 GMT
#9
Bye..
xsnac
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Barbados1365 Posts
January 30 2013 23:38 GMT
#10
now it feels kinda wrong knowing that the only streaming platform is twich . however hope all the employees will get picked up by Azubu ( there are rumors saying azubu gonna open it's own streaming platform )
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FlaShFTW
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States10627 Posts
January 30 2013 23:38 GMT
#11
twitch > own3d anyways. w.e.

im just sad about all the lost money taht the hard working streamers like destiny lost because of this.
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kju
Profile Joined September 2010
6143 Posts
January 30 2013 23:39 GMT
#12
RIP, sucks for the streaming world
RenSC2
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States1102 Posts
January 30 2013 23:40 GMT
#13
It's a shame they had to go down, but they weren't able to hold their end of agreements. Hopefully the departure of own3d.tv opens the door for other companies to fill the space and give twitch some good competition.
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GreyKnight
Profile Joined August 2010
United States4720 Posts
January 30 2013 23:41 GMT
#14
Hard to feel bad given own3d was never a great service nor did they generate good will
Proseat
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
Germany5113 Posts
January 30 2013 23:41 GMT
#15
I assume streamers who are still waiting for stream revenues to be paid are considered "business partners"?
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KatuStarcraft
Profile Joined September 2010
Canada161 Posts
January 30 2013 23:41 GMT
#16
On January 31 2013 08:36 FLeK0 wrote:
So many important VODs will go poof


yup, looks like everyone has just a few hours to upload everything to youtube TT
Video games and whiskey.
drooL
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United Kingdom2108 Posts
January 30 2013 23:41 GMT
#17
cu own3d, you were cool for some time. RIP.
@nowSimon
R1CH
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
Netherlands10343 Posts
January 30 2013 23:42 GMT
#18
Finally, the volume control is fixed. FOREVER.
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JOJOsc2news
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
3000 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-01-30 23:43:46
January 30 2013 23:42 GMT
#19
On January 31 2013 08:42 R1CH wrote:
Finally, the volume control is fixed. FOREVER.


Hahahah... well played.

Edit:
Funny thing is: this is one of the few things I associate with own3d.
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NuclearStar
Profile Joined September 2010
United Kingdom57 Posts
January 30 2013 23:43 GMT
#20
Its a shame but I never really liked the own3d stream platform to be honest, it was never as good quality or as smooth as twitch in my experience. Odd because I hated JustinTV at the beginning for being poor quality, but they seem to have turned it around with the introduction of twitch.
With the bad press they have had recently about not paying their partners, I am not surprised at this announcement. I still remember the days when people had to stream from their own internet connection to loads of people
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