Becoming a streamer, video game content creator or a Let’s Play personality has become increasingly easier over the last couple of years thanks to the emergence of some really helpful software and tools. If done right, one might find themselves quitting their old day jobs and becoming a full time streamer if lucky, but only through knowledge and dedication in their craft. If you’re thinking about getting into streaming or making content on YouTube, we’ve compiled a list of the best free and paid software and tools to help you start your streamer journey. Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) If you want to make gaming videos or be a game streamer, you need a software that can capture gameplay footage for local recordings or for streaming. There’s a ton of free choices out there, but none has been consistently well performing as OBS has. Open Broadcaster Software is an open-source program that you can download for free. It allows you set custom recording bit-rates for … [Read more...] about The Best Software And Tools For Streamers 2019
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In Plain English: Youtube Hauls Copyright Troll Into Court
Youtube is finally taking the fight to copyright trolls and this week filed a lawsuit against an individual for allegedly abusing the DMCA takedown system in order to extort and harass Youtube creators into paying him money. The defendant is Christopher Brady, an individual residing in Omaha, Nebraska. According to a complaint filed in the District of Nebraska, Youtube alleges that Brady has sent dozens of DMCA takedown notices making false claims of copyright infringement. The DMCA takedowns were part of a campaign to harass and extort money from the creators, with Brady threatening to send additional fraudulent notices in order to cause the termination of his victim’s Youtube accounts unless they paid him off. Brady is also accused of misusing the personal information that his victims supplied to him during the counter notification process. Youtube’s attorneys went as far as bringing attention to the DMCA’s built-in risk of abuse: “Further abuse can arise … [Read more...] about In Plain English: Youtube Hauls Copyright Troll Into Court
Top 5 MMORPG Trends 2019 To Look Out For
What are the most popular MMORPG trends to look out for in 2019? Let’s find out. Early Access Like it or not, Early Access has become a genre of its own. So many games, MMORPG included, are launching in unfinished or early release states. This allows players to play the game’s early builds while still in development, often costing a fee with several tiers to purchase, with the most expensive one letting you get in the earliest. This trend looks set to continue not only in 2019, but for many years to come because it has become so popular. Is this a good thing or bad thing? It largely comes down to the gamer and the game. If the product is something you look forward to then there isn’t an issue, but other times gamers end up being disappointed. Discord Communities Another big trend that looks set to carry on in 2o19 is MMORPG studios using third party apps like Discord for community relations. Over the past few years, new releases and even older titles like Secret World … [Read more...] about Top 5 MMORPG Trends 2019 To Look Out For
MMO Fallout’s Tips For 2019: Consumer/Industry Edition
I am a neglectful person. First I barely acknowledge MMO Fallout hitting nine years old last year, and now I look back at the archives and find out that I never published a predictions piece for 2018? You really get your money’s worth with this website, let me tell you. So in that vein, let’s look forward at 2019 with a new column I like to call “MMO Fallout’s Tips For 2019.” This one is for consumers and the industry, so strap in folks. 1. For The Industry, Know Your Audience: This is a big one, it’s going to prevent a lot of you from getting laid off in the coming years. 2017 and 2018 were the years that big players in the industry snubbed their noses at the consumer, and the consumer hit back with the kind of force to qualify as a crime in ten states plus the district of Columbia. I’m sure most people didn’t think we’d ever see a year where Star Wars, Battlefield, Fallout, Tomb Raider, and a whole host of other games … [Read more...] about MMO Fallout’s Tips For 2019: Consumer/Industry Edition
Here Are The Top 5 Most Popular World of Warcraft Expansions 2019
World of Warcraft’s Battle for Azeroth expansion which launched last August is the latest in a long series of expansions for the legendary MMORPG. Battle For Azeroth is in fact, WoW’s best selling expansion of all time, with over 3.4 million units sold within the first 24 hours. That got us thinking – how did the other expansions do in terms of day one sales? We’ve gotten some good data from the good folks at Statista and are sharing the findings below. #1 Battle for Azeroth (3.4m units sold) In case you missed it, yes Battle for Azeroth is a hit despite the negativity surrounding its launch. The latest expansion which went live last August and brought players to two new continents in Kul Tiras and Zandalar. Both the Horde and Alliance are back at it again, and it’s that classic tale of war that’s got players excited. What also helped sell the expansion is definitely the good use of marketing and social media campaigns. When combined together with … [Read more...] about Here Are The Top 5 Most Popular World of Warcraft Expansions 2019