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Microsoft and 343 Industries vet joins Twitch

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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Twitch has attracted a Microsoft veteran.

The streaming site announced today that it has hired Matt McCloskey as its new vice president of commerce. McCloskey previously worked at Microsoft, recently as the chief operating officer 343 Industries, which works on the Halo series. He will be responsible for the site’s growing economics for its streamers (which can earn money from viewers). Twitch is the most popular game-streaming site, earning 100 million users a month.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.