A Fortnite superstar, known as the 'Michael Jordan' of gaming has made a bold move which could see wide-ranging consequences for the rapidly growing Esports industry.
Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins, who has earned millions broadcasting himself playing Fortnite and other video games online, announced on Thursday that he has left live-streaming giant Twitch and is taking his content to Microsoft's Mixer platform.
The shock move draws an end to his hugely profitable partnership with the Amazon-owned platform, where he is currently the most followed gamer with over 14 million followers.
"I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunities Twitch has provided me," Blevins told The Associated Press. "But as I looked at the next step in my career, I wanted to be somewhere that empowered me to push the boundaries of gaming and achieve bigger goals within the industry. Mixer provides me with more ways to connect with my community.
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