[ad_1] You can also expect refinements to Xbox One viewing. If you’re on some April Xbox One system update Insider rings, you can see emotes, Ember (highlighted) messages and subscriber badges in chat — common features in rival apps, but welcome all the same. It’ll be easier to change stream settings, and gift subscriptions are […]
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Pokimane signs multi-year deal to stay on Twitch
[ad_1] It may seem odd to publicly celebrate that nothing is changing, but the Pokimane announcement is coming after months of high-profile defections from Twitch to rival services like Facebook and YouTube. Ninja and Shroud are the best-known examples, but the list includes other notables like CouRage and Corinna Kopf. While the reasons for leaving […]
Corinna Kopf is the latest top streamer to jump to Facebook Gaming
[ad_1] While the specific terms of the deal weren’t available, Kopf indicated that she would create content for other platforms in addition to streaming on Facebook. In other words, it’s like other deals that leave streamers free to post YouTube videos and otherwise control the rest of their fate. It’s not surprising that Facebook would […]
Twitch loses another top streamer, this time to Facebook
[ad_1] The broadcaster told CNN Business that he’d received offers from “every major streaming platform,” but chose Facebook because it had the “most explosive potential.” An undisclosed amount of money did change hands, but this suggested that the initial payout wasn’t the only factor. While Disguised Toast isn’t as big as recent Twitch departures like […]
Mixer streamers can limit clip-making to their regular viewers
[ad_1] If you’re a viewer, you’ll have a better shot at producing quality clips. You can trim clips to specific sections and preview the results before you publish them. You’re limited to at least 15 seconds and a maximum 60 seconds, but you’ll have a better chance of preserving a hilarious moment than you did […]
YouTube reinstates accounts of Markiplier fans banned for emote spam
[ad_1] The change of heart came after Markiplier (aka Mark Fischbach) posted a video illustrating both how trivial the bans were, examples of denied appeals and the consequences for some users. As he explained, this didn’t just kick people out of chat. It affected entire Google accounts — people lost videos, channel memberships or access […]
Top Twitch streamer CouRage jumps to YouTube
[ad_1] CouRage will be a familiar face to streaming and esports fans. He has more than 2.1 million Twitch followers and already had a sizable presence on YouTube with almost 1.9 million subscribers. Along with streaming his own gameplay, Dunlop’s known for esports hosting and commentating, including at Call of Duty and Fortnite events. He’ll […]
Gothalion is the latest big Twitch streamer to switch to Mixer
[ad_1] The news came just days after Shroud (aka Michael Grzesiek) switched to Mixer, and nearly three months after Ninja (Tyler Blevins) made his move. The terms of the switch haven’t been made public, although the free subscriptions suggest that Gothalion and other former Twitch streamers are getting certain guarantees of stability for their finances […]
Twitch revamps channel pages to help you tune in to streamers
[ad_1] There’s also good news if you primarily watch Twitch on your iPad or iPhone. You’ll finally have the option to subscribe to a streamer directly from iOS starting in October. You won’t buy a subscription directly, however. Instead, you’ll buy tokens you can redeem for Tier 1 subscriptions as long as a year. It’s […]
Razer built an RGB microphone that displays live stream emotes
[ad_1] And yes, Razer paid at least some attention to the actual microphone. It’s a hyper-cardioid condenser mic that’s purportedly adept at capturing voice while reducing background noise more effectively than a typical cardioid arrangement. A shock mount prevents overenthusiastic mic bumps from startling viewers, and an interchangeable gooseneck can bring the mic closer to […]