Live Streaming of Gameplay - A Game Changer?

Extracted 04JUN2012 from http://mashable.com/2012/06/04/twitchtv-livestreaming-game/

TwitchTV announced Monday the first game with built-in livestreaming, circumventing the difficult systems players would normally have to use to broadcast their games live.

TwitchTV will integrate streaming into The Showdown Effect, a PC game published by Paradox Interactive. A simple button on the game’s dashboard will allow players to begin streaming their gameplay to TwitchTV viewers...

The Showdown Effect is a shooter that attempts to simulate the over-the-top nature of action movies. According to the Paradox website, gamers will be able to use an arsenal of ridiculous weapons, including grenades, lightsabers and frying pans...

“The game is made to be fun to play but also fun to watch — the two core components that make a game streamworthy.