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We posted back in February that Twitch would start selling games directly through the website. A couple months and a Twitch application later, you actually can buy games on Twit...

Twitch has finally lifted the bitrate cap, previously 3.5 mbps (3500 kbps) to a recommended range of 3-6 mbps and set some general guidelines for achieving a good-looking 1080p...

The team at Humble Bundle have released a streaming bundle that includes things like keys for software that you can use while streaming, games with heavy chat interaction, and e...

Infiniscene announced that they will be rebranding to Lightstream. In a post on the Infiniscene blog, co-founder Stu Grubbs talks about the early beginnings of Infiniscene and,...

You know that Twitter feed, the one that you probably stare at countless times a day, reading statuses, liking posts, watching videos, and catching up with your followed channel...

I hope you were boiling your cabbage early so you'll have time to get your submissions ready for the St. Patrick's Day Upload Challenge. Twitch is challenging streamers to uploa...

A little while ago, Twitch introduced Cheermotes, a bits tipping system that animates your favorite emotes like Kreygasm, SwiftRage, and Kappa. The lower bit animations were sim...

Player.me is looking to combine the community-driven aspects of the Player.me website with creation tools in their new free Desktop Application. Player.me established itself as...

Ever since its release a year ago, Beam has pushed for an interactive environment. From sub-second delay to an integrated stream soundboard, interaction is priority number one f...

[Inline image: Twitch Notifications - http://streamersquare.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1-Iepu-cw6vAvlNPaJI_tlaw.png] Hate missing the start of your favorite streams? Wanna k...

Streamlabs has gotten several major updates today to improve the site's functionality and pave the way for new features being added every single month in 2017. Redesigned Dashbo...

[Inline image: OBS Audio Compressor - http://streamersquare.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/OBS-18.0-screenshot-2.jpg] OBS version 18.0 was released today and it adds some pretty...

Twitch tweeted out a video today introducing a new and exciting feature that will allow you to buy games right on the website. The feature will be made available to all channels...

One of the most hotly requested features has made it's way to Twitch: username changes. Starting today, everyone on Twitch will be able to change your username once every 60 day...

Cloudflare, a major network providing enhanced performance and, ironically, security for millions of websites has released a report detailing a serious flaw in their software. T...

First they brought you "sub buttons for all". Then, they gave you options to customize everything that your future subs will get, including automatic Discord integration and ser...

PAX South is the extension of the Penny Arcade Exhibit for the Southern Region. Located in good ol’ San Antonio, Texas, it’s a great excuse to go visit a wonderful area full of...

At the PAX South Twitch Town Hall, Twitch announced that they're working on a new directory dubbed " Communities ". Communities goes beyond the game directory and will help more...

After releasing a HUGE update after Christmas, the staff at Infiniscene are already adding new features to their already impressive set. Let's head on into the updates and see w...

Discord, a popular text and voice chat software, has been free since launch with no advertisements, server fees, user cap fees, etc. Knowing that a popular tool for streamers, g...

The first update from Streamlabs for the year is their own version of an animated Tip Jar. You may be familiar with the animated Che [Inline image: Streamlabs Tip Jar - http://s...

Infiniscene has been making a ton of waves lately with their streaming software. Built as a cloud-based streaming service, Infiniscene continues to improve its functionality to...

Oddshot, the short clip capture plugin for browsers, is now available to download on PC. With Oddshot for PC, currently in open beta, you can capture everything that's on your s...

A little while ago, we covered Beam, the new kid on the streaming block with a heavier influence on interactive features and streamer-chat interaction. Recently, Beam has releas...

A while back, Twitch introduced Cheering, an integrated tipping service. The updates to cheering continue as Twitch adds Cheermotes and expanded Cheering support. Emotes are a m...

Twitch has introduced a new streaming category: Twitch IRL. IRL is a very popular abbreviation that stands for In Real Life. Often a teasing use, IRL is used to tell people abou...

Oddshot has always been the go-to source for highlights during Twitch livestreams. Giving users the ability to take snippets from their favorite streams at any moment, Oddshot h...

[Inline image: xsplit-2-9-main-screenshot - http://streamersquare.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Xsplit-2.9-Main-Screenshot.png] XSplit's latest update adds a couple really nice...

Are you interested in offering clothes, phone cases, and other merchandise to your audience? Design By Humans has launched an affiliate program called DBH Ambassadors that will...

Here, you can listen to Host Alert Episode 2 – “Game Choice“. If you don’t have the time to listen, I will be keeping up with the podcast and publish brief summaries of each epi...

[Inline image: Twitch Pinned Cheers - http://streamersquare.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Pinned-Cheer-Screenshot.png] As a small update to Cheering, Twitch released a feature...

Here, you can listen to Host Alert Episode 1 - "Patience ". If you don't have the time to listen, I will be keeping up with the podcast and publish brief summaries of each episo...

Trying to be the next big streamer is tough and when the world of Twitch is so big, it's nice to have as many resources as you can to help you out. Introducing Host Alert, a bra...

Streamlabs has finally added support for YouTube in their most current update. If you've ever used Streamlabs before, the system works exactly like its used for Twitch. When you...

With other announcements like Bits and Twitch Prime, it's not surprising that Twitch is introducing yet another way to support their community. SureStream is simply a way to get...

[Inline image: tweetalert-homepage-snip - http://streamersquare.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/TweetAlert-homepage-snip-1-300x152.jpg] If you've ever wanted an elegant, alert-st...

After an amazing TwitchCon with lots of promises of new features, Twitch has finally rolled out their latest update which includes the much anticipated Loyalty Badges. For each...

Twitch announced last week at TwitchCon an exciting new collaboration with Amazon called Twitch Prime. If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get Twitch Prime at no additional cost, y...

Twitch's cheering system has been around for several months now and has expanded to the majority of Twitch Partners and viewers. Viewers can purchase Bits and use them in enable...

The recent Discord update has added a few neat little features: User Status: Now you can change your status to Do Not Disturb (red colored dot), Idle (orange) or Invisible.[Inli...

Are you trying to meet and connect with new streamers? Want to help your streaming community grow? You should check out this new upgrade to Host Mode called Twitch auto host. Ho...

[Inline image: oddshot-facebook-live - http://streamersquare.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Oddshot-Facebook-live.png]With Facebook livestreaming becoming readily available with...

Infiniscene is a web-based broadcast studio powered by the cloud. They recently added the ability to use Beam! Now you can login to Infiniscene, choose the platform, authorize y...

Twitch has officially launched some cool new features for your chat moderators. This is the first batch of Twitch moderation tools that will really improve the viewers experienc...

If you try visiting TwitchAlerts, you'll notice you get directed to a site that looks exactly like TwitchAlerts called Streamlabs. As of September 1st, this is the new TwitchAle...

More shakeups are happening in the video game streaming industry. The Amazon-owned Twitch has acquired Curse, one of the largest gaming communication and information platforms....

A few months ago, Twitch introduced Clips, a method of capturing 30 second livestream moments to be shared and replayed. Yesterday, they added My Clips, a clips manager page. Wi...

Things are about to shake up in the video game livestreaming world. A little known tech company called Microsoft has acquired the video game livestreaming platform Beam. Beam is...

Planning on fundraising for Gamers Outreach? Now you can display contributions on your stream with the Gamers Outreach TwitchAlerts integration! Gamers Outreach is a charity org...

Discord's latest update brings a bunch of highly anticipated features, including direct calls and group messaging. To make a direct call, simply hover over an online friend from...

TwitchAlerts, a popular tip and subscriber alert for Twitch streamers, has released a TwitchAlerts Pro membership option for viewers. TwitchAlerts Pro allows viewers to have cus...

The latest Infiniscene update brings about some of the most hotly requested features by its users! For more information on what this cloud-based streaming software is, check out...

Discord's latest update brings a number of great features for everyone! GameWisp Integration is finally here! @Mentions are now easy to manage and keep track of! Plus, a number...

Restream, the service that allows you to broadcast simultaneously to a vast number of streaming websites, have released an update that allows you to connect to all the chats for...

It's the feature on Twitch we've all been waiting for: HTML5 video. While the video controls have been HTML5 for months now, the streams have persisted in Flash, which is outdat...

Twitch's latest feature, Cheering, brings a new way to support and celebrate your favourite streamers. Through the use of Bits you can Cheer for your favourite streamer directly...

The most recent updates for Twitch have been focused on ways for viewers to connect with streamers and other users. The latest update to the resubscription feature, introduced l...

One constant problem that has plagued Twitch for a long time has been Bots. View-bots, follow-bots, and chat-bots have been rampant all over Twitch, storming the streamer with a...

TwitchAlerts has been busy this week! The donation/tip alert system for Twitch streamers announced today they have added the ability for users to tip with credit cards. This has...

In an effort to innovate and provide an alternate way for viewers to support streamers, TwitchAlerts has introduced a new system called credits. The credits system utilizes Pean...

In an effort to improve moderation tools, Twitch has added the ability for moderators to give reasons when timing out or banning bad users. Moderators can ban a user by typing /...

Recently there have been a couple of notable streamer Discord servers taken over and messed with. How did this happen? Not because of any exploit or hack, but because of streame...

With the advent of Twitch Clips, Oddshot is no longer the only kid on the block that allows you to instantly capture moments during a stream. As such, both tools will push each...

Twitch just announced the release of Clips, a system that works almost identically to the widely popular Chrome and Firefox plug-in Oddshot. The Clipping feature will allow you...

The latest update to TwitchAlerts introduces of a number of handy little features to the dashboard and alertbox. These include: Dashboard Moderation delay slider Text delay slid...

We've written quite a bit about Discord and why it's so useful for streamers. It's also great for companies to interact with their users, gather feedback, and relay information....

It’s hard to choose a service these days. With so many Streaming services and differences between them, trying to choose the right one for you can be very difficult. Well, hold...

Twitch has changed the how quality options are applied to non-partner streamers, in a way that many will be happy about. Excess resources for quality options have been distribut...

StreamJar has just released an update that is aimed to make it the choice for streamers. Available on Twitch, Hitbox, and Beam, StreamJar is a wonderful tool that provides alert...

Host Mode has been hugely successfully and proven to be extremely popular on Twitch, now Beam has unveiled their own host mode. Allowing you to host your friends and fellow stre...

Twitch just sent out the first wave of invites to the Friends list Beta program, which aims to make whispering your friends on Twitch easier than ever before. Finding, adding an...

Have you found yourself surprised by a game releasing, missing open beta signups, or just wondering if there are streamer meetups in your area? As a streamer, it's both imperati...

When it comes to tools and alerts for your stream, there's no shortage of programs and solutions to choose from. Muxy is one of the latest solutions available, boasting features...

Beam streaming service is a newer video game stream site but its bringing some interesting features that can shake up what it means to stream games. Sporting a network designed...

Discord just released an awesome new page on their website geared directly towards streamers. Named the Discord StreamKit, this handy page lists all the possible tools and integ...

BraneBot has just officially released! Previously, we've covered what features have been planned for release and what will be coming very soon. The website also launched with a...

Ever wondered what game you've played the most, which emote is the most popular in your chat, or how many hours you've streamed? Stream Hatchet, a Twitch stream stat tracking we...

If you're in a slump or are constantly finding yourself checking your viewer count and being negatively affected by it, the best advice is to stop looking at it. That can be dif...

Have you ever been tipped $1, only to check your Paypal later and realize it's almost half that? That's because Paypal takes a fee out of every transaction. Every single tip tha...

Let’s talk about a Sub button for a minute. It’s a dream of most streamers that start this journey. Sub buttons are an important source of revenue for content creators. GameWisp...

This weekend, the 2016 St. Jude PLAY LIVE event kicked off with a new website and open registration. Although the prize season runs from April 29th - May 31st, interested partic...

Discord announced the launch of their official API earlier today, giving users and streamers the platform to be able to take their discord servers to the next level. Those inter...

Stream Hatchet announced yesterday they will be going free beginning April 11th, following a recent movement of streamer services going from paid to free models. The stream anal...

It's official: BraneBot will launch on April 12th. It's only been a few months of Open Beta, but the developing all-in-one streamer bot and alert system is set to go live in les...

Remember that article we wrote about the new Twitch Food channel and the interesting Posts feature on the page? Well, now it's available to everyone. Now, you can easily keep yo...

Strexm has announced that the website will be going free and transforming to what they call "V2". This process is expected to take place in the next few months. Strexm is a web-...

While certainly far from the end-game of streaming, becoming a Partner on your favorite streaming platform can provide additional sources of revenue and help to validate your ch...

Today, Infiniscene has switched from a closed, invite-only Beta to an Open Beta, allowing anyone interested in checking out the developing streaming software to use it. Infinisc...

Razer just unveiled their latest product targeted to streamers: the Razer Ripsaw. The Razer Ripsaw is a USB 3.0 capture card designed for streamers who have a dual PC setup or w...

TwitchAlerts enhances stream donor information with the addition of a 'Top Donors" and a "Banned Donors" tab under the "My Donations" section. [Inline image: TwitchAlerts Top Do...

Yesterday, TwitchAlerts released a hotly requested feature called Media Sharing. Now, you can allow your viewers to share music, videos, and images on your Twitch stream through...

The Twitch App for Xbox has a new feature: you now have the ability to broadcast your Party Chat. To use this, enable the "Broadcast party chat" option in the Twitch app setting...

The first of a few popular feature requests has arrived on Discord. You can now add anyone across Discord to your friends list! No more having to invite someone to a server firs...

Yesterday, GameWisp published the API to their platform, allowing developers to integrate GameWisp with other systems such as bots, alert systems, and more. This is great news f...

The expansion of Twitch from just video game content continues. The Twitch Creative section has a new channel focused on showcasing cooking streams: Twitch.tv/Food. Creative str...

YouTube Gaming has released a couple of site navigation improvements in the latest v1.3 update, as well as expanding services to four new countries. Universal Updates 4 new home...

Twitch just rolled out at an awesome update to the VOD system, where the chat will be added to recorded videos. They are calling the feature Chat Replay and will have the same f...

Twitch is starting to open its doors to artists and craftsman alike. Today, Twitch expanded on the Creative aspect that has been becoming quite popular over the last few months...

Sign ups for the closed beta of the open world follow up to EA's action-adventure platformer Mirror's Edge have gone live, head here to sign up! There is no date yet for Mirror'...

In a rather sneaky tweak, Twitch has added an interesting new chat mode type called "Emote Only Mode". What does this do? Exactly what you think- a chat in Emote Only Mode allow...

Hi Twitch Community! Recently I've seen lot's of reports in the Support feed and on the /r/twitch subreddit of users accounts being compromised. Unfortunately the people who got...

The first Overwatch closed beta was a great success for many streamers, with many partners collaborating for hugely popular "Streamer 5v5s" and smaller streamers getting the opp...

So, XCOM 2 the long awaited sequel to the much loved Sci-Fi turn based strategy series XCOM releases later this week on February 5th. The release of the latest instalment will a...

The Division is an upcoming open world third-person shooter roleplaying game from Ubisoft, and this weekend there will be a closed beta event from January 29th to 31st. It is on...

Darkest Dungeon is a challenging Dark Fantasy RPG with turn-based combat that released as Early Access in February 2015. It fully released January 19th and definitely has renewe...

Hey streamers! We are proud to launch StreamerSquare 2.0, bringing you a fresh, clean look to our website. We also (finally) have REAL forums! Now, you can engage with other str...

Greetings, fellow streamers, soon-to-be streamers, twitch viewers, and the random grandmother that clicked on a link and somehow found her way here. Nice to meet you. Come on in...

Hello there! My name's Michael AKA Kiratze and I'm excited to be a new writer for StreamerSquare. I've written for multiple websites including Magic: The Gathering websites, and...

The future looks very bright with Twitch and future broadcasters. The newest feature off the Twitch press allows a viewer to follow a specific game that they like, not just a sp...

This application allows you to keep a track of deaths or pretty much anything else. You can assign keys to count up, down and cycle through counters. This way you can use a lot...

If you have been around Twitch for any decent amount of time, you will have noticed at least one person with a nice battery looking icon next to their name in a Twitch chatroom....

Yesterday evening, Variety posted that based on sources, Youtube is planning to acquire Twitch for $1 billion. This sparked an explosion in the Twittersphere, here are some of t...

Welcome to StreamerSquare.com! This website is your source for all of your streaming related needs. Whether it be channel overlays, streaming setup guides, or streaming tips, St...

In almost any location on the internet, whether forums, blogs or tech review sites, you can find someone asking the question, "Is my PC good enough to do this?", and the biggest...

With ArcheAge taking Twitch by storm, the question of whether or not to buy a Founder's Pack is on everyone's mind. Is ArcheAge worth the $150, or is that money best spent on ot...

If you're the ultimate fan of Kappa, you can unlock a set of Rainbow colored Kappa emotes for Twitch. All you have to do is subscribe to the Twitch channel for $2.99. These emot...