As part of the new announcements in the recent TwitchCon, the company, Twitch, is now allowing its streamers to simultaneously stream their content to other live streaming services in the world. Instead of only having it on the platform, Twitch users may also simulcast their live videos to any service they prefer, offering an expansive experience for the users.
Twitch to Simulcast Livestreams from the Platform to Others
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A picture taken at the Tokyo Game Show on September 21, 2018, shows the logo of the VOD and streaming video games company Twitch.
The recent TwitchCon over at Las Vegas has brought massive news for the world to enjoy, and among those, Twitch now allows simulcasting content over to other services they wish to use. This latest announcement effectively broadens the platforms users may enjoy for their live streams, and appear on multiple platforms at once as they begin their content.
Before this, Twitch allowed streamers to simulcast their content to mobile platforms including Instagram and TikTok's Live.
Twitch also released its Simulcasting Guidelines that claim the dos and don'ts of the feature. First off, streamers should ensure the same quality or no less than the other platforms.
Next, streamers are not allowed to post links that lead them to watch the live stream on other platforms. Lastly, no third-party services are allowed to be used to combine Twitch's stream with activities on other platforms, such as merging chat.
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However, that is not all.
While generally, this Twitch Simulcasting is available for all to utilize, those with Twitch Exclusivity contracts may face restrictions for using this feature, but that remains unknown from the company.
Still, other streamers who previously left the platform like xQc and Nickmercs, are best known for having non-exclusive contracts over at Kick, which means that simulcast is possible for them too.
Twitch's Exclusivity and MORE
Twitch's infamous exclusivity has been a significant divider of its massive audience and content creators, with some choosing to stay with the Amazon-owned platform. Some content creators chose to stay with Twitch and be its exclusive streamer throughout their contracts or until their removal from it, but other content creators looked for other platforms.
While some ventured to renowned names, others have joined startup streaming platforms that aim to rival what Twitch is offering them. One of the most controversial jumps from one platform to the other is xQc, the long-time Twitch streamer who recently started with Kick, and was given $100 million as part of the deal for his transfer over at the up-and-coming site.
While Twitch remains a popular platform for all, it has seen its decline in the market after massive changes and its policies which some are not too happy about. However, in its recent announcement, the company is easing down on its keeping the streams within the platform, as it allows simulcasting to other live streaming services, provided that it does not violate the streamer's contract.
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