Twitter to live-stream esports tournaments, original content

SAN FRANCISCO – Twitter is partnering with esports companies ESL and DreamHack to live stream esports events and original content this year. Twitter said Thursday that more than 15 events in the ESL One, Intel Extreme Masters and DreamHack circuits will be live streamed globally on Twitter and connected devices. ESL will also produce live original content for Twitter, including a weekly 30-minute show featuring highlights and behind-the-scenes footage.The live content on Twitter, which is set to begin March 4 with the Intel Extreme Masters Katowice, will also include advertising packages with TV style ad spots combined with original highlight and...