Twitch signs three year deal with E3, becomes official live streaming partner

Twitch has signed a three year deal to globally broadcast E3 starting with this year’s event in June.

In addition, the Twitch feed will be featured on monitors spread throughout the convention halls, as well as the lounges and press center.

“Live video has changed the video game industry in a fundamental way and transformed how gamers learn, communicate and share their passion for games,” said Jonathan Simpson-Bint, CRO of Twitch. “Twitch looks forward to deepening consumers’ E3 online experience with top E3 news, original interviews, and behind-the-scenes E3 footage.”

E3 2014 takes place June 10-12 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.