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VENN, New Live Network For Gamers, Sets Distribution Deals Including Twitter, Digital Platforms
Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorVENN, the Video Game Entertainment and News Network, is set to launch in August with 30 million households and distribution partners including Twitter, Twitch, YouTube and Facebook Gaming.In coming weeks, VENN will announce additional deals in digital, linear, free ad-supported streaming TV services and virtual MVPDs, the network said. It debuts August 5 and plans to expand to hardware and connected-TV platforms including VIZIO SmartCast, Xumo, STIRR and Distro TV.VENN’s original content designed by and for gamers includes series featuring James “Dash” Patterson, Austin Show, Chrissy Costanza, The Sushi Dragon, Cash Nasty and Sasha Grey.
