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E3 2015: A Bigger, Better Show Built For Everyone

Although the doors to the Los Angeles Convention Center have closed on E3 2015, the buzz it generated continues. The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the world’s premier trade show for computer and video games and related products, always excites. This year, however, planned announcements in virtual and augmented reality, mobile and online platforms, artful indie games and, of course, big studio blockbusters raised expectations higher than ever before. Judging by the headlines alone – The Verge called E3 2015 “the best E3 in years” – the show delivered.

E3 truly is a worldwide phenomenon that dominates the global stage each June and drives conversations about the video game industry and the future of digital entertainment year round. Consider just a few of this year’s highlights: Continue reading E3 2015: A Bigger, Better Show Built For Everyone

Top Games for July 2015 – Rocket League Edition

What electronic sport is newly popular with the cyber athlete you ask? I present to you cars playing soccer. Rocket League, the sequel to Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars (kinda bummed that they didn’t go with 2 Supersonic, 2 Acrobatic), crashed the party and double jumped into the 5th spot of our Top 20. Added play bonus: If you grind enough, you may soon sport the Twitch Glitch flag like Jericho. Continue reading Top Games for July 2015 – Rocket League Edition

Twitch Streamer Fakes His Own Joke Swatting, Gets Banned

This past Saturday, the popular League of Legends-focused Twitch streamer Trick2g was putting on an elaborate 24-hour live event to commemorate the fact that he’d amassed 800,000 followers. He decided to end the stream with a bang: staging his own mock swatting. Come Monday morning, his account was banned.

Trick2g’s Twitch channel is now offline, but you can watch the specific episode in this YouTube clip. The actual swatting starts around the three minute mark: Continue reading Twitch Streamer Fakes His Own Joke Swatting, Gets Banned

Get Your Twitch Channel Reviewed By The Twitch Subreddit

Earlier this afternoon the Twitch Subreddit posted up a new thread for channel feedback. Subreddit users are allowed to post their channel for review by the community. If you’ve been wondering what you can do to improve our channel this is the perfect forum. Remember, this is all constructive criticism to make your channel as best as it can be. Click the link below to read and submit your channel.

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Gaming For Fun And Profit – A Pro’s Guide To Game Streaming

Playing games can be a form of leisure. It can be a way to socialize with friends. It can be a sport. And now, for many, it’s a job. While livestreaming can earn you fame and fortune, it’s difficult to become a big-name streamer. We’ve made it a little easier for you by turning to some established pros for advice on how to turn your game time into a show that people might actually want to watch.

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RULE 1: Make a schedule and keep it

Ross: It’s very important to have a schedule. People need to know when you’ll be on air. You need to make it easy for them. It’s essential in the early days of a streamer’s career that you find a schedule and stick to it. Bonus streams with little notice are a nice treat for your fans. It’s extra content for them to enjoy. Continue reading Gaming For Fun And Profit – A Pro’s Guide To Game Streaming