New channel moderation tools are now live in chat

Reading Time: 2 minutesChannel Mods, let’s chat. The work you do — from moderating chat to helping new viewers get up to speed with a channel — plays a crucial role in making Twitch a more welcoming place. We see you and everything you do to support the communities you love. Your skills are top notch, but we want to give you […]

The best way to watch the 2019 Overwatch League season

Reading Time: 2 minutes2019 All-Access Pass Terms & Conditions: Benefits will be available until October 31, 2019 unless otherwise specified. *Discount codes for merchandise on shop.overwatchleague.com will be available from January 31, 2019 to October 31, 2019. The discount code will be delivered by email within 14 days after purchase. Offer good for one-time use. Your purchase and […]

Ringing in the New Year with Ninja, an Extension, and 10 Million Bits

Reading Time: 6 minutesCelebrating a new year is one of the few events in which almost every culture in the world takes part in some way shape or form. And while it’s always exciting to be at an event IRL, there is something particularly new and exciting about celebrating online in a shared real-time experience with a global […]

2019 Simplify3D Free Download – Is There a Free Full Version?

Reading Time: 4 minutesLooking for “Simplify3D free download” and don’t want to commit to buy the popular slicer software? Here are the best answers to the question: Is there a free full version? The correct answer to the question if there is a free full version of Simplify3D, would be “Yes, but …” or “No, but …” depending on your […]

Analyzing Twitch chat during a Pokémon Marathon

Reading Time: 5 minutesWe dove into Twitch chat during the Pokémon Marathon, and found key moments when viewers sing, cry, and laugh together. Sometimes, weirdly, all three happen at the same time. Context and dataset Twitch ran a marathon of all Pokémon episodes and movies. The first 13 episodes aired on August 27, from 10am to 4pm PST. While […]

Exclusive Twitch Prime Early Access: Own Pikuniku for FREE Before Everyone Else!

Reading Time: 2 minutesFrom January 21st through January 23rd, Twitch Prime members will be able to claim and own Devolver Digital’s latest quirky title, Pikuniku, for free before it’s on sale everywhere else! Be one of the first to check out this absurd puzzle-exploration game in which you set out on a single mission: to make people happy. […]

Twitch Prime Members, Level Up Your Arsenal Again with the Warframe Gear Bundle #2!

Reading Time: < 1 minuteStarting January 17th through February 18th, Twitch Prime members can get Gear Bundle #2 for Warframe that includes 50 Platinum (non-tradeable) to use towards new equipment, a 7-Day Affinity Booster to double the rate in which players upgrade their equipment, and a 7-Day Resource Booster to double the amount of Resources players get from pickups. […]

Get the Elite Intern Bundle in Neverwinter with Twitch Prime for a Limited Time!

Reading Time: 2 minutesStarting today, January 15th, Twitch Prime members can join in on the celebration of the launch of Neverwinter’s latest major update, The Heart of Fire, with a special bundle which includes 30 days of in-game VIP status, an Intern Companion, Bonding Runestones, and more! Head over to this page and follow the account linking and […]

Twitch Rivals returns with over 100 events in 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe heard you when you said you want more Twitch Rivals, so this year, we’re bringing you more weekly events and making all of them even better. Get ready for the biggest names on Twitch, top prizing, fun formats, and your favorite games — Twitch Rivals kicks off on January 15, 2019 with a League of Legends […]

How Twitch integration doubled all-time minutes watched in a month

Reading Time: 5 minutesQ&A with Motion Twin We caught up with Steve Filby, Marketing Manager at Motion Twin, an indie game studio based in Bordeaux, France, to talk about their wildly popular game Dead Cells and its integration with Twitch. Dead Cells had one of the most innovative Twitch game integrations in 2018. Leveraging Chat, Dead Cells uses chat […]

Twitch Prime offered members more than $3,000 of gaming content in 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesTwitch Prime membership included access to epic in-game loot for 20 blockbuster games, more than 70 Free Games with Prime, a free subscription to their favorite Twitch broadcaster every 30 days, plus all the benefits of Amazon Prime In 2018, Twitch Prime members in more than 200 countries enjoyed the Best of Prime with: · […]

What software do I need for 3D printing?

Reading Time: 4 minutesBasically, there is one software tool you do need: that is a slicing software. Optionally, you may want to use a software to create 3D models for printing. But let’s start with 3D modeling software as that comes first in the process. 3D modeling software When you wish to design the 3D printable model on […]

3 Extensions Making this Holiday Season Extra Merry

Reading Time: 2 minutesWith over 60 percent of Partners and Affiliates already using Extensions, they’re quickly becoming one of the best ways for creators to connect with fans and support their channels. For developers, it’s good to know that themed Extensions around events and holidays are something that streamers love to use to engage their community and customize […]

Calling all StarCraft II fans: For the first time ever, earn War Chest: Katowice 2019 XP on Twitch

Reading Time: 4 minutesWar Chest: Katowice 2019 brings two brand-new features to StarCraft II and Twitch alike. First, each race in StarCraft II is receiving a full suite of custom building skins. By purchasing this season’s War Chest, you’ll be able to complete your transformation with the Simulant Zerg, Terran Special Forces, and Protoss Forged sets. Second, Blizzard […]

How Does VP9 Deliver Value for Twitch’s eSports Live Streaming?

Reading Time: 10 minutesSummary: VP9 will soon help Twitch offer a better viewing experience for premium esports and partner channels Video compression is the key to successful delivery of digital video across various applications like broadcast, teleconference, surveillance, and online streaming services. Since 2003 (i.e., 15 years ago), H.264 has been the state-of-the-art video compression format and has enabled […]

Thank You, Global Moderators

Reading Time: 2 minutesTwitchBlockedUnblockFollowFollowing Dec 13 As Twitch has grown and evolved, so has our approach to ensuring that the community has tools to stay safe. One of our earliest efforts was the Global Moderator program, a group of dedicated community members who helped monitor the site and report unacceptable behavior across channels on Twitch. As any OG […]

Twitch Prime members can now give Free Games with Prime games to their friends!

Reading Time: 2 minutesStarting December 13, 2018, Twitch Prime members can both claim each Free Game with Prime for themselves, and send one copy as a gift to a friend — even if they don’t have Twitch Prime! Twitch Prime members can find Free Games with Prime on the Prime Loot page. If the game is eligible for gifting, a […]

The Inspector Gadget Marathon with special friends kicks off Dec 17

Reading Time: 2 minutesWowsers! Not only is every episode from Season 1 of Inspector Gadget coming to Twitch, but some very special friends are joining in to make this a one of a kind event you won’t want to miss. If the words “Go Go Gadget” mean anything to you, you may want to sit down. Beginning December […]

Amplify Your Engineering Resources with the Genvid SDK

Reading Time: 7 minutesThe growth of Twitch as a targeted developer destination is creating a cottage industry of developers who build custom and off-the-shelf solutions that allow Extensions developers to create powerful experiences. Still, a common blocker we hear from Developers eager to build Extensions is knowing where to start. While we recommend working backward to solve a […]

From our CEO: A letter to Twitch creators about Article 13

Reading Time: 3 minutesDear Creators, By the end of 2018, a new proposal to a European Union Directive might pass that could limit you from sharing content and earning a livelihood — not just on Twitch, but on the internet at large. It’s called Article 13, and even if this is your first time hearing about it, it’s not too […]

Announcing December’s Free Games with Prime

Reading Time: 2 minutesDecember has arrived, which means we’re bringing you a new slate of Free Games with Prime. Starting today, you’ll be able to claim and play all of December’s free games. Once you claim a game, it’s yours to keep forever. Here’s the lineup: · Hacknet: follow the instructions of a recently deceased hacker in this […]