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The ideal program to download if you're a live streamer, especially if you're a gamer

The ideal program to download if you're a live streamer, especially if you're a gamer

Vote: (1 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Twitch Interactive Inc.

Version: 8.0.0

Works under: Windows

Also available for Android

Vote:

Program license

(1 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Twitch Interactive Inc.

8.0.0

Works under:

Also available for

Windows

Android

Pros

  • You should have no problem finding people streaming your favorite games
  • Free program and you can optionally support your favorite streamer
  • Video quality is good as long as you have a stable connection

Cons

  • Streamers must use a third-party streaming program and then upload the stream, it can be somewhat difficult

Twitch is a live streaming platform where you can watch people playing video games or broadcast yourself playing games. Streamers can also upload previous streams so that the videos can be watched at a later time. This service is free, but you can choose to subscribe to streamers or pay them in bits to support them.

Lots of Content

Twitch is primarily dedicated to live streaming. This program makes it simple to search through all the content to find exactly what you want to watch. Most new users will search for video games. For example, you can search for your favorite RPG or racing game and will usually find dozens or even hundreds of people streaming the game live. Some of these people are speedrunners, others are long players and others are just playing and having fun.

You will be able to watch them play the game and interact with them through a chat window. Many users find certain streamers that they like and will continue to watch their content. You can also search by streamer and find whatever they are playing or any content that they have uploaded.

Nearly all of the content is people playing video games, but there is some other content as well. This is usually people broadcasting their own shows, interviews and sometimes even anime streams.

Easy Interface

Twitch has a simple interface that anyone can use. There is a search function that will suggest content, games and tags based on whatever you're searching. This makes it easy to find something that matches your tastes. The website will also pay attention to what you watch and will suggest content that you might like. It might bring up certain streamers or games that you otherwise wouldn't have considered.

You can also like videos or subscribe to streamers. It's easy to subscribe and the website will keep a log of everyone that you follow. This ensures that you can easily find them again even if you forget the streamer's name.

You can interact with the streamer and other users while they are playing games. This is done through the chat. You must have an account to activate this feature. This allows you to ask questions, share opinions and join in the community. In general, you'll find that Twitch is simple to use.

Optionally Free

Twitch on its own is completely free. You don't need to spend any money downloading the program, making an account or watching live videos. Many people though will spend money on their preferred streamers. This can be done by subscribing to their premium feed, which often gives you extra features like seeing more past streams or having more contact with them, or giving them bits. Bits are Twitch's in-app currency and each bit equal about a penny.

Many people do this to support their favorite streamer. Just like how you don't have to pay anything to watch them, they make relatively little unless you support them. Some of the bigger streamers will get ad revenue for any commercials played while they stream, but they will only get a substantial amount if they have thousands of viewers. If you wish to help out a streamer, then you'll also find this to be very simple.

Pros

  • You should have no problem finding people streaming your favorite games
  • Free program and you can optionally support your favorite streamer
  • Video quality is good as long as you have a stable connection

Cons

  • Streamers must use a third-party streaming program and then upload the stream, it can be somewhat difficult