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Twitch was released on June 6, 2011, and has a minimum age of 13 years or older. Basically, people from all over the world can live stream the video games they're playing. In addition to video games, viewers can also view broadcasts of live esports events, creative content, and musical broadcasts. Since 2017, Twitch has been the top service for streaming video games and has added the ability for streamers to get commissions from any sales of the games they play the most. The service now has over 3 million monthly streamers, over 15 million active users every day, and over 27,000 channels partnered with them.
While you don't need a subscription to view most channels, you will need to sign up if you want to interact with channels or stream yourself playing. You can follow channels for free, but you'll need to pay if you'd like to subscribe. A basic subscription is $4.99, while the medium subscription costs $9.99, and the ultimate subscription costs $24.99. The two paid subscriptions that give you ad-free viewing and many other benefits are Twitch Turbo and Twitch Prime. Twitch Turbo costs $8.99 per month and doesn't include subscribing channels. Twitch Prime costs $12.99 if connected to Amazon Prime or $8.99 if connected to Prime Video. In addition to all of the benefits of Twitch Turbo, this paid subscription also includes a monthly subscription to one channel of your choice, free games, loot for games, and chat privileges that are only available at this level.
The key functions for viewers is going to be different from streamers, but both types have benefits. If you're a viewer, you can either watch live videos without signing up or you can create an account to be able to do things like follow channels or participate in the chat. Other options include paying a small fee to subscribe to your favorite channels or getting a paid membership that gives you more benefits and perks that are only available to paid members.
There are a few different options for those wanting to stream while they play. For starters, some streamers just want to have fun while being live and don't really mind if they have tons of viewers. On the other hand, there are some streamers that are trying to gain popularity, fame, or an income. There are a few ways that a streamer can earn money using the service, including donations, promoting brands, selling merchandise, and offering subscriptions. You could even choose to use multiple ways to maximize your earnings.
All in all, Twitch is an awesome platform for both viewers and streamers. As with every service, there are some things that might give hassle, but you'll just have to find a way to work through it. If you're looking to view, you have the opportunity to watch live gameplay from all around the world and watch some of the top players do their thing. For those interested in streaming for profit, it'll take hard work and time, but you can build up your audience and really make a name for yourself. If you're interested in the video game or streaming world, then this app is definitely worth it and deserves a real chance. You might find that you really enjoy the app, even if you only use it for a little while.
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