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 Screenshot of Xfire Client version 1.143, showing a list of buddies with the Phoenix skin | |
| Original author(s) | Garrett Blythe, Chris Kirmse and Mike Judge |
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| Developer(s) | Xfire, Inc. |
| Initial release | 2003 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Type | Instant messaging, file sharing; screenshooting, screencasting |
| License | Freeware |
Xfire was a proprietary freeware instant messaging service for gamers that also served as a game server browser with various other features. It was available for Microsoft Windows. Xfire was originally developed by Ultimate Arena based in Menlo Park, California.
Xfire's partnership with Livestream allowed users to broadcast live video streams of their current game to an audience.[1] The Xfire website also maintained a "Top Ten" games list, ranking games by the number of hours Xfire users spend playing each game every day. World of Warcraft had been the most played game for many years, but was surpassed by League of Legends on June 20, 2011.
Social.xfire.com was a community site for Xfire users, allowing them to upload screenshots, photos and videos and to make contacts. Xfire hosted events every month, which included debates, game tournaments, machinima contests, and chat sessions with Xfire or game developers.
As of January 3, 2014, it had over 24 million registered users.[2] Xfire's web based social media was discontinued on June 12, 2015, and the messaging function was shut down on June 27, 2015.[3] The last of Xfire's services were shut down on April 30, 2016.[4]
- ^ "Xfire and Livestream Partner to deliver a Live Broadcast Service". Bloomberg.com. December 1, 2009. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
- ^ "Xfire Front Page". Retrieved January 3, 2014.
- ^ "Xfire". Archived from the original on June 11, 2015. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
- ^ "Xfire". Retrieved April 30, 2016.