What is Twitch?: If you’re a gamer who hasn’t tried Twitch yet, you’re losing out.
Even if you aren’t a fan of the Amazon-owned site’s turn-based strategy, adventure, or even MMO-style games, there are plenty of other reasons to check out the live streaming platform’s desktop site and mobile app.
Twitch also offers a diverse range of live and recorded content in the areas of music, talk shows, sports, travel, and food.
The following is a list of the platform’s most notable features.
What you need to know about Twitch
Twitch is a gaming-focused live streaming network that debuted in 2011. Since then, it has grown in popularity, with 3.8 million unique broadcasters as of February 2020.
Twitch allows gamers — or anybody interested in lifestyle streaming about other topics like cuisine or music — to stream their activity in real time and have others watch it.
Streams may run anywhere from a minute to more than eight hours. A stream may be found by looking through numerous categories, including individual games.
You may subscribe to a streamer’s channel and receive activity updates and notifications if you find one you like.
Twitch has worked with game businesses such as Blizzard Entertainment and the Overwatch League to broadcast unique global gaming and esports events since its start.
How Twitch works
A split-screen display allows you to view what the streamer sees on their monitor while watching a live stream or “broadcast.”
However, a tiny window on the side of their stream will allow you to hear and see them play.
Twitch also allows viewers to buy games via links on streams, with broadcasters earning sales commissions and the ability to sell items related to their shows via affiliate links.
You may interact with other viewers while watching a Twitch stream, and depending on the channel, you may be able to give ideas or ask questions and receive real-time responses.
Twitch also retains broadcasts, allowing you to view previously broadcasted games or shows.
The business has released iOS and Android applications, allowing users to access all of the same information — from individuals to channels — as well as a variety of mobile-friendly features, no matter where they are.
Other features Twitch offers
Twitch has three membership rates, ranging from $4.99 to $24.99 each month, for individuals who find themselves growing increasingly engaged.
Subscriptions enable you to support your favourite streamer while also granting you access to ad-free viewing and other advantages like as emoticons and chat badges.
Emotes are special emoticons that you may use to express your support for a streamer, and chat badges allow you to identify who you are – from a broadcaster to a VIP.
Other badges, such as support badges for individual streams or interests, can be purchased.
Twitch Prime is another membership option, however it must be actively renewed each month rather than being automatically renewed.
It offers you access to more games and unique in-game content, as well as a free monthly channel subscription, a member-only chat, greater broadcast storage, and more.
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