Let’s start with a hypothetical scenario …
It’s Aug. 22 and Middle-earth: Shadow of War has just launched. Joe Streamer on Twitch got the game a few days ago from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, and he’s finally able to start sharing it with his 10,000 followers.
Joe Streamer also sells Shadow of War through his Twitch page, compliments of a new feature the streaming service is set to offer. For every copy he sells via Twitch, he’ll pocket 5 percent of that money himself.
How enthusiastic do you think Joe Streamer will be when he talks about Middle-earth: Shadow of War? Whether or not Joe Streamer is an honest dude, it’s the potential for dishonesty that counts here. Read more…
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