Microsoft’s live streaming service Mixer launched to a fair bit of disinterest, with Twitch and YouTube dominating the live streaming scene, especially for gaming. That all changed when they signed a massive exclusivity contract with Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, the biggest Twitch streamer at the time. But now, Mixer is shutting down. The internet collectively decided […]
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How to Make Money Livestreaming
Many people are attracted to the idea of a livestreaming career. What could be better than working from home, and earning a living by playing video games, doing art, or showing off some other creative talent? The harsh truth is, unfortunately, that most people who choose to livestream don’t make much money. Just like with […]
Continue readingAn Interview with Pete Wilkins, Founder of Gaming Careers
Pete Wilkins is the founder of GamingCareers.com, an informational website and blog for people who want to pursue gaming or livestreaming career professionally. Whether that is competitive gameplay, content creation, casting, or more, Pete’s website has a wealth of information for people just starting out and experienced professionals alike. 1. What’s your background Pete? Can […]
Continue readingBest Webcams for Twitch Streamers
A webcam has become essential for live streaming on Twitch. Whether you are streaming a popular game like Fortnite for your viewers or you’re just chatting with your fans, a webcam is necessary. Webcams are important because they allow your viewers to have a more personable experience when watching your stream and it creates a […]
Continue readingGoogle Stadia Gaming Platform Revealed
During the GDC 2019 Keynote today, Google revealed their much awaited gaming platform and streaming system. Stadia is ‘a new gaming platform from Google for playing AAA video games across all kinds of screens’. Google Stadia platform allows gamers to seamlessly play across multiple devices, including laptops, desktops, and select phones and tablets. Cloud infrastructure […]
Continue readingWhat is Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)?
Open Broadcaster Software also referred to as OBS is a free open source software suite that is used for recording and live streaming. OBS is used to capture and record your screen while also capturing audio. Notably popular with Twitch streamers, this software eliminates the need for an internal capture card that can be fairly […]
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