Twitch IRL Streaming Explained

Twitch used to just be for gaming, but with the recent introduction of Twitch IRL Streaming, gaming is now simply one of the many thousands of topics routinely explored on the platform. So let’s take a look at this relatively new (and ragingly popular) streaming category on Twitch. To find out how you can start […]

Stream Like A Pro

Welcome to our corner of the streaming world. We are Lightstream! We want to help you understand all of the robust features Lightstream gamer projects has to offer, as well as what makes us stand out from our competitors. The Basics Let’s start with the basics. Lightstream is a browser and cloud based service that […]

How To Stream On Twitch: A Complete Guide 2022

Ever wondered how to stream on Twitch? This ultimate guide will walk you through everything you need to know step-by-step. At Lightstream, we love Twitch. With over 2 million daily viewers and a whopping 64% year-over-year increase, Twitch is no doubt the leading platform for live streaming. They’re home to millions of content creators across […]

The Best Webcams for Xbox in 2021

When broadcasting your Xbox gameplay to Twitch with Lightstream Studio, showing your face is essential to engaging with viewers.  It’s easy to open Lightstream in your browser and add your computer’s connected webcam, but for those who want to stream without their computer next to them and still benefit from the overlays & notifications of […]

5 Tips To Help You Game Longer

The holiday season is upon us, which means you can spend more time doing what you love and less time at work. If you are like us, you will be dedicating time grinding some new or old games. In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into some tips to help you game for longer […]

Mobilecast Tutorial

Take mobile gaming to the next level by live streaming mobile games directly from your iOS & Android device with Mobilecast. Mobilecast gives you the power of cloud-based graphics, overlays & alerts without specialized hardware & software to stream the hottest mobile games. https://youtu.be/JZiPqQerugQ Getting Started To get started, you’ll need a mobile device and […]

Spiketrap and Rainmaker.gg Partner to Empower Creator Economy with Unparalleled Audience Insights

Contextualization analytics platform Spiketrap and Rainmaker.gg have announced an exclusive partnership focused on providing the creator economy with the right tools and insights to facilitate safe and effective collaboration between brands and creators. According to eMarketer, over the past year, influencer marketing has surged to become a nearly $10 billion industry, with top marketers expected […]

IRL Stream Setup in Lightstream Studio

IRL streaming has exploded in popularity with the rise of creators wanting to bring streams outside of their homes for events, meetups, street musicianship, conventions, and more. Lightstream Studio’s Creator Plan makes it easy to bring your IRL stream to the next level. Create professional looking IRL streams with overlays and data driven graphics like […]

Friends Don’t Let Friends Stream Alone – Multiplayer Lightstream Setup Part II

Welcome to Part II of Friends Don’t Let Friends Stream Alone. Let’s pick up where we left off. To avoid having too much audio and video distraction, the Lightstream team creates multiple scenes to switch between, with each scene featuring a different player. You can actually include even more players across the different scenes. Feature […]