Twitch's latest attempt at being inclusive has unfortunately ended up being exclusive and landing the platform in hot water. Join Pete and Ben as they also discuss alternative streaming platforms, big brands signing on to Twitch, the Purple Screen of Death and more.

Links mentioned:

• Twitch Women Alliance
• Amazon Anti-Union Ads
• Purple Screen of Death Returns
• Twitch Adds Unfollow Protection
• Rolling Stone Launches Twitch Channel
• Glimesh.tv

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/PJjeTCDCRao

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• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
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Twitch is looking to expand its content options by offering incentives to non-gaming creators, just don't play live music while it happens. Join Pete and Ben as they also discuss the BlizzCon live stream event, the popularity predictions of games, the Mars rover landing and more.

Links mentioned:

• Twitch Sports Accelerator
• Mars Rover Landing
• Twitch Mutes Metallica Live Stream
• CS:GO Viewership up 43%
• Gaming Careers Stream Deck Alternatives

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/RSfP3h2ukmg

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• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
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The Twitch community have officially voted in a permanent replacement for the PogChamp emote. Join Pete and Ben as they also discuss the recent examples of police weaponizing DMCA claims against IRL streamers, charity auction streams, YouTube embed linking and more.

Links mentioned:

• Twitch's New PogChamp
• Twitch Versus
• Maya Charity Event for Alveus Sanctuary
• YouTube Testing Embed Badge
• Chat on VODs and GDPR
• Weaponized DMCA 

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/RtxZHJ1RN_M

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• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
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With Twitch pushing the now infamous 'Purple Screen Of Death' on websites displaying embedded streams; what does this mean for the viewer experience of the platform? Join Pete and Ben as they also discuss streamers appearing in Super Bowl commercials, legal concerns regarding Twitch VODs, CD Projekt Red being hacked and more.

Links mentioned:

• Streamers In The Super Bowl
• Purple Screen Of Death
• CohhCarnage on Embedded Chat
• CD Projekt Red Hacked

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/aMbAScEb9_A

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

Sometimes success on Twitch comes down to being the most knowledgeable person on a specific subject at the right time. Join Pete and Ben as they also discuss the rise in interest of stocks in the streaming world, the latest updates to YouTube,  Streamlabs' quarterly report, technical changes on Twitch and more.

Links mentioned:

• TheStockGuy Talks GameStonks
• Clips Coming To YouTube
• Streamlabs Quarterly Report
• New Twitch Emote Management
• Twitch Embeds Are Changing
• Partners No Longer Seeing Ads
• Copyright & Privacy Concerns
• Chat Shadowban via VPN

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/4T2XBN92whY

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• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
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StreamElements have delivered its report on the streaming industry for 2020 with some surprising insights. Join Pete and Ben as they also discuss what these results mean, esports pledging large prize pools for 2021, inconsistent moderation on Twitch, mixed reality for streamers and more.

Links mentioned:

• StreamElements 2020 Report
• Tommyinnit Breaks Stream Records
• Ziqoftw Banned Without Explanation
• Twitch Participation Ceremony
• Epic Games Pledges $20m Towards Esports
• Call of Duty League Pledges $5m
• LiveStreamIdeas.com

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/mkqEFuEQWBQ

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• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
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Twitch recently sent out 2020 Recap emails out to viewers and streamers breaking down individual statistics to look back on the year. Join Pete and Ben as they also discuss what these statistics mean, the changing popularity of games, Twitch's response to PogChamp, the importance of taking breaks and more.

Links mentioned:

• Twitch Sends Recap Emails
• Twitch's Response to PogChamp
• LIRIK Proposes Charity Channel
• YouTube's Creator Insider

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/D4zlgVooSFE

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• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
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The all-time record for peak live-streaming viewership in one channel was recently broken with over 2 million viewers. Join Pete and Ben as they also discuss what these viewership numbers mean for live streaming, the ongoing technical problems on Twitch, recent changes to developer content policies and more.

Links mentioned:

• TheGrefg Peaks Over 2 Million Viewers
• Shroud Blocked from Raiding
• HasanAbi Stream Cut Off
• PogChamp Emote Removed
• Capcom Content Policy Changes
• CES Expo

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/QwpjJGZSiHM

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• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
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Setting goals for your streams and content in 2021 can be a useful exercise to help you stay on track and grow an audience. Join Pete and Ben as they also discuss some of the highlights of the year from Steam concurrent player records, chasing popular games, how to set achievable goals and more.

Links mentioned:

• Repeated Twitch Downtime
• Epic Games Buys Shopping Mall
• Discord's $7bn Valuation
• Steam Peaks 23m Concurrent Players
• RUST Surpasses 1m Concurrent Viewers
• Pete's Goals for Gaming Careers in 2021

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/lNdsKGYClq4

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• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
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The year 2020 has been a roller coaster for both gamers & streamers. Join Pete and Ben as they also discuss some of the highlights of the year from Mixer closing its doors, best microphones for streamers, popular games and more.

Links mentioned:

• Most Popular Microphone on Twitch
• Travis Scott Live Event in Fortnite
• The Surprising Growth of Chess on Twitch
• Mixer Shut Down
• Dr.Disrespect Banned From Twitch
• Cyberpunk's Continuing Troubles
• Gaming Careers Joins Nerd or Die

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/IkTQpMDA5_M

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• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
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