Lightstream Launches Console Simulcasting

Since Lightstream was acquired by Xsolla, we’ve had a few questions about what this means for you, as a Lightstream user. To put it simply, the acquisition helps the team at Lightstream update our product and get to work on the features you’ve been asking for. We’re super excited to share that you can now […]

Top 4 Games with Black Lead Characters You Can Stream Today

It is officially Black History Month 2022 and we at Lightstream wanted to do something a little bit different to celebrate. Usually, this is the month when we celebrate notable black people who’ve made an impact in the world, but this time around we wanted to highlight some of the most notable black characters in […]

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 […]

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 […]

Browser Screenshare joins the Gamer project!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtZmowcymCc Today we’re excited to announce we’ve added the Screenshare layer to our Gamer projects! Screen sharing is now an available feature across all of our products! Including Lightstream Studio gamer and creator projects and Lightstream Studio 2. A lot of you may be wondering: “Does this mean we can stream computer games in the Gamer project?” Unfortunately […]