Twitch’s deal with Optic Gaming is all about taking a shot at shooters (update)

Livestreaming platform Twitch is a serious fan of esports and takes its esports fans seriously, too. After renewing its partnership with DreamHack in March for the ninth year in a row, it’s now announced an exclusive broadcasting partnership with professional esports team Optic Gaming.

While some might associate esports with multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games like League of Legends and Heroes of the Storm, Optic primarily plays first-person and third-person shooters. Founded in 2006, it’s made up of several smaller teams that specialize in playing more common esports games such as Call of Duty and Counter-Strike Global Offensive (CS:GO), as well as competitive Halo and Gears of War.