Microsoft shutting down Mixer but what happens to streamers like Ninja

Microsoft has announced that it will be closing down its video game live streaming platform, Mixer, on July 22. It has partnered with Facebook Gaming to transfer all of Mixer’s partners and streamers.

To recall, Microsoft acquired Mixer back in 2016, within a year of the streaming platform’s launch which was formerly known as Beam. This was Microsoft’s attempt to enter the video game streaming market and compete with Amazon’s Twitch.

The company has not revealed the reason behind shutting down the platform. However, reports suggest that it might be due to the lack of audience and increasing competition from new players like YouTube Gaming and Facebook Gaming.