YouTube, Twitch, and other streaming services have made it easy for anyone with a camera and Internet connection to broadcast video games to the world. Anyone with a webcam, a laptop, and recording software can start streaming their favourite games to their friends, family, and the world. But before you get started, you should know what you’re getting into.
Many people think that the only way to stream is to be a pro at playing the game you’re streaming. And many people are going to be very surprised when they find out just how easy it is to start streaming.
Streaming is not that hard, but you need to understand the basics first. If you don’t know what you’re getting into, you shouldn’t start streaming. This post covers things you should think about and the equipment you will need to get started on your streaming journey.