Join us as we take a deep dive into the data from 2021. We'll be talking about each platform's growth, which streamers and games stood out, and what learnings you can apply for your content in 2022!

Links mentioned:

•  Twitch Atlas
• Gifted Sub Icons
• Twitch Mobile Creator Mode
• Updated Text for Missing Channels
• NEWNESS Beauty Platform
• Facebook Product Update
• Fan Groups Now Available
• Letter From Susan
• StreamHatchet Streaming Report

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/LSjaq0K3JSI

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• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

We're only in January and we've seen new products launch from Elgato, GoXLR, and now BEACN too. Join Pete and Ben for The Gaming Careers Podcast as we discuss the latest news from the streaming industry.

Links mentioned:

•  Twitch & Universal Music Group Agreement 
• Microsoft Buys Activision/Blizzard 
• PlayStation Acquires Bungie
• Fwiz Leaves YouTube Gaming
• Other Top Level Executives From YouTube Too
• YouTube Launching Media Kits
• Valkyrae Stays Signed With YouTube
• djWheat's Last Day At Twitch
• Twitch Introduce Yourself Popup
• Twitch's Trust & Safety Open Letter
• Local Sub Pricing Affects
• Ads Incentive Program
• Twitch Chants Being Disabled
• Animated Emotes Available
• Follower Emotes Too
• The Stream Deck Pedal
• Beacn Mic
• Beacn Mix
• Beacn Mic Create
• GoXLR Mic Review
• Make Your Mic Sound Pro

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/GF36T5w3J58

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• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Top streamers on Twitch have recently been broadcasting themselves watching hugely popular TV shows to their audiences and once again spreading misinformation about DMCA. Join Pete and Ben live for the first episode of the Gaming Careers Podcast in 2022!

Links mentioned:

•  Twitch Recommendations
• Pete's Recommendation Thoughts
• Streamlabs Update
• Lightstream Silence
• Twitch Sub Split User Voice
• YouTube Updates
• Member-Only Forms
• Custom Super Thanks
• Twitch Staff Hacked
• CohhCarnage Questions Content
• Gordon Ramsay Questions Twitch
• Pokimane Suspended
• Hasan Receives DMCA
• Pete's Thoughts On Situation 
• VP of Pokimane's Company Tweets
• Zach Bussey Discussion Point
• Dr Disrespect's Game Studio

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/Ze5rnM21PwM

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• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
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A summary of all the major news in live streaming from 2021. We'll be discussing all the products, major software releases, platform updates, and streamer acquisitions that happened in 2021.

Links mentioned:

• Discord Premium Memberships
• 1 Trillion Minecraft Views
• YouTube Subscription Collections
• Twitch Unsubscibe Reasons
• Twitch 2021 Recap Problems
• TikTok Live Studio
• AVerMedia Live Streamer Nexus
• OBS v27 Update
• Elgato Wave Link VST Support
• YouTube Shorts Launch
• YouTube's 2022 Roadmap
• DrLupo Moves to YouTube
• Ludwig Also Moves to YouTube
• Over 3m Watch NASA Live
• Twitch Local Sub Pricing
• MrBeast Launches Spanish Channel
• Twitch Hate Raids
• Twitch Data Leak
• Valkyrae's RFLCT Launch
• Streamlabs' Mega Screwup

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/3bCwxcLY90g

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• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
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Why are so many top streamers leaving Twitch for YouTube? Join Pete and Ben to discuss Ludwig's decision to stream on YouTube, platform updates that are coming for Twitch, and MrBeast's Squid Game controversy.

Links mentioned:

• Ban Evasion Moderation
• Console Tags
• Satanist Tag
• YouTube Viewer Search Metrics
• YouTube Search Insights
• Defrag's Video on Search Insights
• MrBeast's Squid Game
• Comparison of MrBeast's & Netflix's Squid Game
• SoKrispyMedia Making of MrBeast's Squid Game
• 2021's Top Trending Videos & Creators
• How Many Streamers Left Streamlabs
• Twitter CEO Steps Down
• Ludwig Moves to YouTube
• Pete Predicted It
• Ludwig's Leaving Video
• Suspended 3 Times Within 5 Days
• Calls Out YouTube Dislike Counter Removal
• CourageJD Renews Contract
• Hint At More Sign Ups
• DisquisedToast Moves BACK to Twitch
• Ramee Signs to Facebook
• Valkyrae Contract Requirements

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/NHvN7vdvv9o

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• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Streamlabs are under fire from the streaming community following the release of a new product. Join Pete and Ben as they discuss exactly what has caused this, and the resulting fallout.

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Links mentioned:

• YouTube Co-Founder Criticizes the Removal of Dislikes
• Kkatamina Becomes Most-Subbed Female Twitch Streamer
• Twitch Affiliates Get More Emotes
• Big 3 FPS Launches in November
• Arcane Peaks at 1.6 Million Viewers
• Use Code GAMINGCAREERS at Manscaped
• Gaming Careers on Streamlabs Situation
• Streamlabs Partners with Twitch Launching Streamlabs Studio
• Lightstream Calls Out Streamlabs
• OBS Project Joins the Fray
• Elgato Also Adds Their Comments
• Pokimane Asks To Be Removed From Marketing
• Even Edward Snowden Makes a Commen
• Gaming Careers' Interview with Jim From OBS Project

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/OdmHfA-O-u4

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• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

YouTube are removing the dislike counter, Twitch are testing some changes to subscriptions, and Twitter have launched their premium "Blue" service. Join Pete and Ben as they discuss all the platform updates and streaming news over the past week.

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Links mentioned:

• New Tools for Logitech G Hub
• Crab Game Results In DDOS for Streamers
• Launch of GoXLR Microphone
• Mr Beast Continues Alternative Language Channels
• Facebook Announces Subscription Updates
• Twitch's Odd Resubscription Reminder
• Animals, Aquariums & Zoos Category
• Twitch Music Incubator
• djWheat Leaving Twitch
• Twitch on the Switch
• Recurring Subscriptions via iOS
• One Click Gift Sub Trial
• Use code GAMINGCAREERS at Manscaped
• Twitter Blue Launches
• YouTube Removes Dislike Count
• Marques Brownlee on YouTube Changes
• Linus Tech Tips Interview

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/VDoDW2JQJb0

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• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

YouTube have announced a whole bunch of highly requested livestreaming features that they'll be releasing in 2022. We'll also be discussing Stream Hatchet's Q3 Industry Report, Twitch's testing of "Boost This Streamer", and much more!

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Links mentioned:

• RFLCT Is No Longer Available
• New Twitch Buttons
• Boost This Stream Live
• Pokimane Launches RTS
• Story Links on Instagram
• Facebook becomes meta
• Twitch Money Laundering
• Streamlabs & Stream Hatchet Q3 Report
• Use code GAMINGCAREERS at Manscaped
• YouTube 2022 Roadmap

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/d9dxU60y-O8

Get in touch:

• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Working with sponsors and launching products is a big part of how full-time streamers generate income. This week saw popular YouTube streamer Valkyrae launch a new skincare product called RFLCT, which has received warranted backlash from the community. In this week's podcast, we'll be talking about how streamers can work with sponsors, as well as covering all the other news from the streaming industry.

Links mentioned:

• Twitch Data Leak
• Nickmercs Stays on Twitch
• First Time Chatter Highlight
• New Creative Directory
• Emote Artist Badge
• Emote Analytics
• Dashboard Button Resizing
• Rewind Stream
• 7 Free Tools to Improve Your Stream
• Valkyrae's RFLCT Launch

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/PPoyq6HKt8E

Get in touch:

• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Streamers are NOT happy this week after leaked screenshots showed plans from Twitch to introduce a new paid boosting feature. Join Pete and Ben for this week's podcast as they also discuss new features being rolled out by Discord and YouTube.

Links mentioned:

• Twitch & Warner Music Group
• Twitch Chat Verification
• Eternal.gg Clips as NFTs
• Discord Events
• Discord Server Profiles
• Twitch Thumbnails
• Twitch Fun Facts
• Twitch Banner Ads
• Twitch Audio Ads
• YouTube Revisiting Analytics Test
• Twitch Boost This Stream

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/WYWyG7Gve_Q

Get in touch:

• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify