The Internet Gaming Database first launched its beta version in 2014, aiming to become a resource for gamers, and now IGDB's Jerome Richer De Forges has revealed that they've joined the Twitch family.
"Our mission has always been to build the most comprehensive gaming database in the world," he writes. "Such a monumental undertaking can be quite challenging when you are a small startup team. By joining Twitch, we will be able to tap into their experience, resources, and skills, which will enable us to accelerate our progress and deliver the version of IGDB we all always dreamed about. Not only that, our companies share the same culture, core values, and passion for gaming- making this the perfect fit."
The API is staying, and IGDB's premium and free tiers are merging into one free tier, meaning you can contribute information to Twitch and IGDB with the apps, services, and more powered by IGDB's information.
Features are also being tweaked and infrastructure migrated so that new tools can be implemented, so it's worth watching what happens with IGDB.
Is this a good move?