Company type | Private |
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Industry | Video games |
Founded | 2000 |
Headquarters | San Diego, California, U.S. |
Website | www.gamecaster.com |
Gamecaster Inc. is an American corporation based in San Diego, California. The company holds a patent in virtual camera control technology. According to Teamxbox.com, Gamecaster is responsible for creating "the world’s first video game camera". [1] This technology is responsible for combining video gaming and the broadcasting of sports events; thus introducing video gaming as a spectator sport. According to CBS news, "The ability to broadcast from within the game completely changes the way people view video game competitions." [2] In 2008, IGN wrote, "If Gamecaster has its way, video game competitions will become just as much a part of American television viewing as the Super Bowl or the World Series." [3]
On January 31, 2023, Gamecaster announced closure of the company via email, Medium, and their site, saying: