CyberZ, known for running one of Japan's largest e-sports events "RAGE," has signed a business alliance agreement with KDDI Corporation, a core company in Japan's telecommunications business, to provide a new game delivery and viewing experience on the " OPENREC.tv " video delivery platform. KDDI Corporation, a core company in Japan's telecommunications business .
As a first step, the two companies will begin offering special benefits in au Smart Pass Premiumfrom July 6, 2021.
Growing Live Streaming Business
The domestic live-streaming business market, including game distribution, has shown remarkable growth and is expected to grow to 240 billion yen by 2024.
In addition, about half of the users of " OPENREC.tv " use smartphones as the device for viewing live game distribution, a trend that is on the rise.
KDDI supports the development of e-sports in Japan through sponsorship of the professional e-sports team " DetonatioN G aming," tournament sponsorship, provision of apps, and technical cooperation for virtual events. We have also worked to create new gaming experiences that take advantage of the affinity with 5G.
OPENREC.tv is engaged in the game distribution business, offering full HD and low latency live streaming of live games, celebrities, voice actors, and artists, and aims to further increase the number of distributors and viewers through attractive content distribution.
Through this partnership, the number of users will increase through collaboration with the more than 4 million "OPENREC.tv" viewing members and au Smart Pass, which has more than 15 million members, as well as the realization of timely communication between distributors and viewers utilizing the characteristics of 5G and real-time viewing of high-definition video distribution. The company will create new delivery and viewing experiences, such as timely communication between distributors and viewers and real-time viewing of high-definition delivery by taking advantage of 5G characteristics.
Details of Initiatives
- Provision of benefits for au Smart Pass Premium members
- Development of new channels on "OPENREC.tv" in collaboration with partner companies
- Strengthen support for distributors
Benefits for au Smart Pass Premium members
- (1) Free release of selected videos by popular distributors from the "OPENREC.tv" paid members-only videos (7/6-)
- For a limited time, "OPENREC.tv" Premium members, who pay 550 yen per month (including tax), can use the service for free for a total of 30 days (7/6 - 9/30)
- Enhanced support for distributors
*Bonus 2 is available only for first-time OPENREC.tv Premium Members. In addition to the usual 7 days free membership, a coupon for 23 days free membership extension will be offered.
OPENREC.tv Premium Membership is 550 yen per month (tax included) with credit card or carrier payment.
Monthly information fee will be automatically charged after the free period.
Please refer to the special site for details on au Smart Pass Premium member benefits.
Please refer to the SUPERLIVE homepage for the videos available only to paying members on "OPENREC.tv".
Please refer to the OPENREC.tv homepage for more information about "OPENREC.tv" premium membership.
Development of new channels in collaboration with partner companies
By combining KDDI's communications and technology with attractive content from partners in the sports, music, and television industries, KDDI will develop competitions and audition projects that leverage the strengths of each.
In the future, OPENREC.tv content will also be expanded to overseas markets.
Date of service launch
September 2021 or later (scheduled)
Strengthening Distributor Support
CyberZ is focusing on supporting distributors by obtaining the necessary permissions from major game companies in order to distribute games. This means that distributors do not need to obtain individual permissions and can start distributing games with peace of mind.
In the future, we will also support the creation of opportunities for more attractive game distribution by providing opportunities to experience the latest viewing devices such as 5G smartphones and smart glasses, in addition to implementing projects that allow distributors to share information on trendy games and viewer reactions.
■Start date of provision
September 2021 or later (scheduled)
Commemorative partnership project! Partner Memorial Ranking
To commemorate the partnership, a campaign will be held to reward the top scorers of "OPNEREC.tv" through distribution, viewing, and comments. The campaign will be open to both streamers and viewers of OPNEREC.tv.
Period
Entry start date: July 6, 2021
Campaign period: July 8, 2021 - July 21, 2021
For details, please refer to the "Partner Memorial Ranking" special site.
What is "OPENREC.tv"?
OPENREC.tv" is a video distribution platform operated by CyberZ. OPENREC STUDIO", one of the largest e-sports studios in Japan, was opened in Tokyo in 2018, where you can enjoy live streaming of e-sports tournaments, special programs, music concerts, professional gamers, entertainment personalities, and voice actors in full HD and ultra low latency. In 2020, we released "SUPERLIVE" to support artists' live activities.
The latest information is available on the official Twitter andwebsite, and applications can be installed from the App Store,Google Play, and
Applications can be installed from the App Store, Google Play, and Amazon Android App Store.