Remember when there were only three TV channels? I mean, I don't, but I'm sure somebody reading this does. However, I do remember when Twitch.tv was the only name in live-streaming video games, and that world is only a memory as well. Hitbox.tv is an indie, underground alternative to the increasingly corporate huge streaming services. While it can't compete in terms of sheer user numbers, it carves out its own niche with clever streaming features and an overall friendlier atmosphere. Hitbox.tv isn't the biggest or best way to watch or broadcast video game live streams, but there are benefits to being the little guy. 

The Viewing Experience
Hitbox's interface is similar to that of its video game streaming competitors, but with a green color scheme. A live broadcast is highlighted at the top of the page. Other current streams are displayed below in a grid that prizes tightly packed content over visual appeal. You can also browse through a list of games to find streams of your favorites. Popular games include the usual suspects: Counter-Strike, Heroes of the Storm, and all other manner of eSports. But while skimming through the list of live games I also found people playing smaller, narrative-heavy games like Life Is Strange or obscure, older releases like Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak on the Game Boy Advance, complete with hilariously low-res thumbnails.

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