The Gaming Careers Podcast - A Show for Twitch and YouTube Streamers

Emmett Shear, the CEO of Twitch, has stepped down after founding the platform 16 years ago. Join Pete and special guest Lowco as they dive into what this means for the platform and their thoughts on the new CEO who's taking over.Links mentioned:Streamer Awards resultsKai Cenat 30-day subathon documentarySacriel and Shroud creating a survival gameDiscord integration with Playstation 5Truffle add live stream previews to YouTubeStreamElements update Activity FeedYouTube relax previously announced profanity rulesTwitch lay off 400 employeesTwitch homepage shelf rankingRaid issuesAds Incentive Program changesEmmett Shear steps down as Twitch CEOPodcast interview with Emmett ShearJake'n'Bake's opinion on Dan Clancy (new CEO) Video version of the podcast:https://youtube.com/live/CCxve9a1SXUGet in touch: Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

This week on the Gaming Careers podcast we discussed a variety of news from Twitch and YouTube, such as Kai Cenat's record-breaking achievement, Stream Elements' new charity alerts feature, and Discord's new Super Reactions feature for Nitro subscribers. We also discussed Twitch and YouTube updates, including their new features such as Viewer Milestones, Multi-Language Audio, and the Time To Stream Experiment. Tune in to get the latest updates in the streaming community!Links mentioned:Kai Cenat officially became the most subscribed creatorStreamElements alerts work with Twitch's charity toolThe Streamer Awards nominees have been postedDiscord testing "Super Reactions"Discord video sharing on Stage ChannelsKick.com clip systemTwitch vertical content from clipsTwitch viewer milestonesBest time to stream featureRaid channels from mobileTwitch ExperimentsTags updateGuest star automatic layoutsYouTube CEO lays out 2023 prioritiesMultiple audio tracksMilestone recognition for Shorts1080p PremiumManaging moderator roleVideo version of the podcast:https://youtube.com/live/HQ-_UqZoDggGet in touch: Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

On this week's episode, we discuss four of the main platforms - Twitter, YouTube, kick.com, and Twitch. We chat about the changes to Twitter's longer tweets, the impact of YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki stepping down, the potential for kick.com to become a major streaming platform and Twitch's engagement strategies and the channel skins feature.Links mentioned:Twitter long tweetsRemoving SMS 2FAMeta "pay-for-checkmark"YouTube reply with ShortsSusan Wojcicki stepping downStreamers moving to KickKick creator programTwitch's inflated view countsHogwarts Legacy breaking viewership recordsTag channels in your Twitch titleTwitch channel skinsTwitchCon 2023Video version of the podcast:https://youtube.com/live/YaW4jKr52b8Get in touch: Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Is vertical content going to be the future for live streamers?Links mentioned:AI-generated Seinfeld episodes on TwitchTwitter ad revenue shareTwitch chat historyShorts revenue shareInterview with YouTube employeesAitum Vertical pluginVideo version of the podcast:https://youtube.com/live/kYMpfcy29nwGet in touch: Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Twitch released a full roadmap of features they plan to launch in 2023!Links mentioned:Ludwig becomes a co-owner of Moist EsportsTwitter fix "For You" pageSpanish Streamer Awards hosted by GrefgKick streaming platform partners with Alfa Romeo F1Twitch "Live Ads Growth" programTwitch Open Letter - Product & MonetizationTwitch Open Letter - Safety & Community HealthVideo version of the podcast:https://youtube.com/live/_t_TALWlJYQGet in touch: Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

We discuss the specific games that are seeing HUGE jumps in viewership for streamers, and what you can do to predict the next game that could make you go viral! Links mentioned:Twitch Shoutouts APITwitch events signupYouTube Shorts Super ThanksBetterTTV updateIFTTT x Streamer.bot integrationTwitter auto-translating tweetsState of the stream - DecemberThe Last of Us viewershipUpcoming movies/shows based on gamesVideo version of the podcast:https://youtube.com/live/HquE1ZQFMSQGet in touch: Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Have your ad incentive offers on Twitch been disappointingly low this month? Well, you're not alone!Links mentioned:AI Streamer gets bannedDeepfakes on TwitchLeague of Legends collaboration viewershipTwitter "For You" pageTwitter intentionally blocking 3rd party appsStreamElements lays off 20% of its staff100 Thieves lays off 30 staffOBS Studio ad websitesYouTube hours streamed analyticYouTube shorts thumbnails on AndroidTwitch chat history featureTwitch ad incentive breakdownVideo version of the podcast:https://youtube.com/live/K5G_6pqnDJgGet in touch: Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

This week we cover all of the new streaming tech products announced at CES, updates to YouTube's Partner Program, a new version of OBS Studio, and a whole lot more!Links mentioned:Top Twitch streamers of 2022Top YouTube streamers of 2022Snap Camera shutting downTwitch channel previews linked in chatYouTube shorts showing "live" ringsYouTube Partner Program changesIs YouTube restricting mature gaming content?OBS Studio 29NVIDIA RTX Video Super ResolutionNVIDIA Broadcast Eye ContactRazer Kiyo Pro UltraRoland Bridge CastCooler Master Stream Lucid, Lux, and OriginsAudio Technica StreamSetAsus 540Hz MonitorAlienware 500Hz MonitorAsus 240Hz OLEDLG OLED FlexVideo version of the podcast:https://youtube.com/live/YQOIvqTF8FQGet in touch: Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

We're back! In this episode, we discuss all the latest creator platform updates from the likes of Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Discord, and even Tumblr (yes, they're launching livestreaming in 2023!). Join Pete and Ben for the Gaming Careers Podcast live!Links mentioned:2023 platform pollTwitter making unused handles availablehandle.horse username checkerTwitter add views metricFacebook Gaming app shutdownMultiple audio tracks on YouTubeProcessing estimates on YouTubeGlobal follower emotes on TwitchTwitch Recap 2022Highlight raiders chatLess intrusive display adsGuest Star info pageDiscord CreatorsDiscord Halo dropsTumblr livestreamsTumblr streaming FAQVideo version of the podcast:https://youtube.com/live/SlwFjqjbdqoGet in touch: Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

The Gaming Careers Podcast returns for 2023!Join us live on January 2nd 2023 at 1 pm Pacific, 4 pm Eastern, and 9 pm GMT over on the Gaming Careers YouTube channel for the live video version of the podcast, or it'll be in your podcasting app of choice a few hours later.Thanks so much for sticking with us during our extended break, looking forward to seeing what 2023 brings!Get in touch: Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Twitch has been busy launching a whole suite of new features for streamers such as allowing streamers to share ban lists, reducing the payment threshold to $50, and giving streamers more control over who can raid them. Join Pete and Ben for the Gaming Careers Podcast live!Links mentioned:YouTube Takes Down LoFi GirlDiscord & Xbox IntegrationInstagram Pushes ReelsTikTok Auto-Generated CaptionsElgato Product UpdatesFacebook Clip-to-ReelsLester Leaves YouTubeYouTube Combats SpamShopify Integration with YouTubeAdditional YouTube UpdatesTwitch Pinned ChannelsPayout Threshold HalvedTwitch CharityShared BansPinned Chat MessagesExpanded Raid ControlsCommunity Intro PromptTwitchCon UpdatesVideo version of the podcast:https://youtu.be/hcnT_0p0vKYGet in touch: Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Even more top streamers have announced they're leaving Twitch for YouTube. Join Gaming Careers and Benjamin Green for the Gaming Careers Podcast live!Links mentioned:Twitter Co-TweetsTrovo SpacesFacebook Monthly UpdateTwitch Doubling Tag LimitCustom TagsGuest StarLilyPichu Moves to YouTubeSo Does MythMembers Can Now Gift MembershipsHuge Update for Stream Deck & OBSVideo version of the podcast:https://youtu.be/w5HdpRv12AMGet in touch: Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Twitch has been busy testing a whole bunch of new features designed to increase streamer income and improve discoverability. But will they actually work? Join Pete and Ben for the Gaming Careers Podcast live!Links mentioned:Ibai Sets New Viewer RecordFacebook Clips to ReelsTwitter NotesDiscord AutoModSeparate YouTube AnalyticsMembership PricingHovering the TimelineYouTube CorrectionsNew Twitch BadgesTwitch Considering NFTs & CryptoTwitch RecapSidebar AdsNew Browsing Layout ExperimentPossibly Charity IntegrationTwitch Expands Ad ProgramTwitch's Bigger Ad ProgramRevoke Founder Badges7 Free Tools Every YouTuber Should Be UsingVideo version of the podcast:https://youtu.be/-u8d0_y3CWEGet in touch: Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Some HUGE and much-needed YouTube updates have been released this week that streamers and creators have long demanded the platform to compete with Twitch. Join Pete and Ben for the Gaming Careers Podcast live!Links mentioned:Rumour of More Streamers Moving PlatformTwitter CircleTikTok PulseTikTok Pulse Tweet DetailsDiscord Server MembershipsServer Membership DetailsFacebook Blog UpdateTwitch Recommended CategoriesChat Highlight OptionsTesting Emerging TagDeeper Chat AnalyticsA/B Thumbnail TestingClips Available to AllYouTube Live RedirectsRedirect Blog PostYouTube Gifted Memberships BetaGifted Memberships AnnouncementsTesting Gifted MembershipsBen's WaveXLR Long-Term ReviewVideo version of the podcast:https://youtu.be/ekkFvc-oMpcGet in touch: Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

This week a leak dropped about Twitch's potential planned changes to the Partner program and it's not good! We've also had the Q1 industry report from Stream Hatchet so will be diving into the data to see what's been changing.Links mentioned:Sykkuno moves to YouTubeTwitch removing friends featureSuper Thanks expansionStream Hatchet Q1 2022 ReportTwitch Partner leakVideo version of the podcast:https://youtu.be/gwabcrleaZIGet in touch: Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Twitter is poised to agree on a sale to Elon Musk for a reported $43bn. What does this mean for the platform and all the content creators on it? Join Pete and Ben for The Gaming Careers Podcast live!Links mentioned:YouTube updatesLudwig's interview with YouTube CEOTwitch copyright issuesTags being misusedNew sub-gifter badgesTwitter un-mentioning testElon Musk buys TwitterElgato HD60 X videoLudwig's video styleVideo version of the podcast:https://youtu.be/8SbnK2yBfdsGet in touch: Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Plenty of new features launched for all 3 major streaming platforms this week, let's discuss what's new and what's coming soon! Join Pete and Ben for this week's livestream of The Gaming Careers Podcast!Links mentioned:Reddit r/PlaceFacebook Product UpdateThis Week at YouTubeYouTube Timed ReactionsTwitch Shuts Down Desktop AppAudio Copyright NotificationsAnnouncement Commands5 New CategoriesBoost Train PausedAMAZING Mic Quality with FREE PluginsVideo version of the podcast:https://youtu.be/RzLTTk66UHMGet in touch: Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Twitch and YouTube have both launched some new features this week including Boost Train, Appeals Portal, and Clips for all channels. Join Pete and Ben for this week's livestream of The Gaming Careers Podcast!Links mentioned:DrDisrespect Resolves Legal DisputeHikaru BannedThe Streamer AwardsFortnite Viewership JumpYouTube Live FeaturesClips Available to All With 1K SubscribersViewer List ChangesAppeals PortalHype Train AutopilotBoost TrainVideo version of the podcast:https://youtu.be/eG4ZoRqfdlIGet in touch: Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

What exactly counts as a "viewer" on Twitch? This week several myths that were circling social media were dispelled by Twitch about how viewers are counted across web and mobile.Links mentioned:SnoopDog Joins Faze ClanWhat Happened With OBS 27.2OBS Release NotesArtesian Builds Viral ClipArtesian Deleted ApologyEmployee-led BuyoutSparse Facebook UpdateDiscord's Misinformation AnnouncementYouTube's Misinformation AnnouncementTwitch's Misinformation UpdateTwitchCon ReturnsAds Incentive ProgramXbox Twitch IntegrationViewer Counts ExplainedTwitch Staff ExodusHow to Make Custom Animated EmotesHow Ben Got A Job In Gaming Video version of the podcast:https://youtu.be/BTk-hGI5uToGet in touch: Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

YouTube has taken the first steps to improve the discoverability of live streams, which will be especially useful to smaller streamers. Join Pete and Ben for this week's livestream of the Gaming Careers Podcast!Links mentioned:Facebook Inflating Their StatsStream Hatcher Reviews Those Who Changed PlatformsPokimane Renews Contract with TwitchAsmongold Returns to TwitchLost Ark Viewership Compared to New WorldElgato Key Light MiniDeity VO-7U MicOBS v27.2Twitch Testing VIP & Mod Only OptionsTwitch Updates its Name PolicyTwitch Launches MomentsYouTube Introducing Collaborative LivestreamsYouTube Mobile Live Discoverability FeatureVideo version of the podcast:https://youtu.be/3I0u9vdQnVUGet in touch: Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify