Microsoft has announced a partnership with Twitch.tv for instant game streaming

Microsoft has announced a partnership with Twitch.tv for instant game streaming built into the Xbox One console.

Twitch CEO Emmett Shear said: "Live broadcasting has continued to grow in popularity, but sharing your console experience has never been this easy.

"Xbox Live Gold is enabling the ability to both upload your gameplay directly to Twitch and to stream Twitch content on Xbox One. The impact of this level of console integration will be a true game changer."