DreamHack prepares for Austin teleportation

Just ahead of DreamHack Austin (running April 28-30), VR platform SLIVER.tv announced plans to livestream the DreamHack ASTRO Open Counter-Strike: Global Offensive in VR to viewers worldwide. For the first time, spectators will be able to select from multiple virtual cameras and teleport to different areas of the game map. This technology will be offered in all seven CS:GO tournament maps and supported across the SLIVER.tv platform on desktop 360º, mobile 360º and all VR apps. In addition, SLIVER.tv will continue to broadcast a “sit-back and relax” caster led experience with auto-switching VR 360º virtual cameras that follow specific players.

“Our long-term vision is to transform the esports spectating experience,” said Mitch Liu, co-founder and CEO of SLIVER.tv. “The multi-stream teleporting capability powered by our virtual camera array technology truly augments the live viewing experience, and takes 360-degree VR immersion to the next level. We’re excited to launch this new technology in partnership with DreamHack Austin.”

Meanwhile, Dreamhack unveiled its talent roster for its CS:GO tournament in Austin, with Alex “Machine” Richardson set to serve as Deck Host, and backed by Pala “Mantrousse” Gilroy Sen who will take on hosting and interview duties. Commentators will include Dustin “dusT” Mouret, John “BLU” Mullen, Mohan “launders” Govindasamy and Sam “DaZeD” Marine. Halvor “vENdetta” Gulestol and Eric “adreN” Hoag will serve as analysts.

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