So, you’ve spent hundreds of dollars on a fancy microphone and you’re ready for your Twitch stream to sound absolutely incredible. And then the worst happens – your chat tells you that your microphone sucks. How could that be? You spent a ton of money on a microphone that your favorite streamers use, and they […]
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Streaming can be a very lucrative career path to go down. The success of popular streamers such as Ninja, Pokimane, Shroud, Tfue, and TimTheTatman makes many people say “hey I can do what they do, why shouldn’t I make a career out of it too?” This is true it does not take a whole lot […]
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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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Gaming has seen one of the largest and most rapid revolutions over the past decade. In 2009 the video game industry generated $19.7 billion in revenue. Nine years later the video game industry generated $119.6 billion in revenue. That is an incredible 504% increase in revenue in just a nine year period. For less than […]
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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 […]
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Livestreaming has become a popular career path for many young people. While gaming has been the focus for awhile, there are plenty of people who stream their real lives too with new categories for artists, musicians, and other entertainers alike. Some of the most successful streamers, like Ninja and Pokimane, have become insanely rich and […]
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UPDATE JUNE 2020: Mixer has announced it is shutting down and moving all of its users to Facebook Gaming. Mixer is the newest streaming platform that has been in the headlines recently. It has been covered extensively in the past few days because Tyler Blevins better known as “Ninja” to the gaming world recently moved […]
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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 […]
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In the world of gamers and streaming, Twitch has risen to an almost mythical status. Twitch Streamers are superstars, and some are making more money than NBA players. Start streaming your gameplay on Twitch and you could potentially have millions of people watching you play, making millions of dollars and have Red Bull sponsor your […]
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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 […]
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