Published 19:14 IST, January 12th 2021
Spanish gamer breaks Twitch record with over 2 million viewers during Fortnite skin reveal
A gamer from Spain has broken all previous records for most concurrent viewers on streaming platform Twitch as he revealed his new skin in Fortnite.
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Spanish gamer David Cavas Martinez has broken all previous records for most concurrent viewers on streaming platform Twitch as he revealed his new skin in Fortnite on Monday. Martinez, who goes by name Grefg, reached a record 2.4 million viewers while showcasing his skin, according to ShackNews. Martinez became only eighth content creator in world to receive his personalised skin in Fortnite, which again is ar great achievement for Spanish gamer. Martinez's skin will be available in Fortnite store from January 16.
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Martinez broke his own record
Or streamers who previously have received a skin in Fortnite include popular content creators are Tyler Blevins (Ninja) and Kathleen Balsten (Loserfruit). Martinez broke his record of most concurrent viewers as he surpassed 6,60,000-mark, which he h set in December 2020. Martinez h taken title from Belvins, who h set record of 6,16,000 viewers in March 2018. Belvins h set record after he collaborated with rapper Drake.
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Martinez earned his skin under new 'Icon Series' launched by Epic Games to keep Fortnite relevant with new video games popping up every or day in market. developers chose to move beyond celebrities such as Marshmello, Travis Scott and opted to give new skins to popular gamers in order to keep buzz around game alive. Skin is a virtual costume or avatar that users can buy from Epic store. Meanwhile, Martinez, during his Monday's stream, also broke ar record on Twitch as he surpassed EleagueTV to register highest peak viewers with 2.4 million watching his skin debut. EleagueTV held record with 1 million, which channel h set in 2018 while streaming Boston Major grand finale.
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19:14 IST, January 12th 2021