STACK #187 May 2020

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ideally you’ll want something t hat has been purpose built for the job at hand. Headphones can not only help you in games but also aid in hearing your alerts and music on stream.They are your window into what the stream can hear so you can also make adjustments. Make sure you get yourself a good pair that

A computer is a vital tool in the streaming process! Make sure that it’s a PC and not a laptop and aim for a super high end model because you’ll be running OBS, ( O pen Broadcaster Software - the free streaming program) and a game at the same time. Make sure it has a decent processor, graphics card, etc. Getting a camera is the easy part. One of the most

Dear Duke, What gear, from a basic perspective, do I need to

start streaming? Andy from Tamworth

are comfortable. Headphones can be a real personal choice - I use the SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless. Always make sure that you enjoy the game you’re playing. People

widely used webcams out there is the Logitech C922. It’s not an expensive webcam

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Hi Andy! For a real basic set-up to get up and running, you can get a cheap webcam and an Xbox One and go live on mixer in an instant. But let’s just say that you want to step it up a bit and go beyond the basics... Before we get started, remember that YouTube is your best friend. Anything that I talk about from here on in that you’re not sure about, videos on YouTube will give you a clear step by step guide on how to do it. First of all, you’ll need a shopping list.

but it does an incredible job.

Microphones

can be a litle tricky.You have to make sure you put a bit of money into it so

can fall into the trap of thinking that if they play the latest ‘popular game’ they will be noticed and attract more follows - usually that isn’t the case. People can come for the game but they stay for you. They want to see what your reactions are to a game that you enjoy! These are the basics but you can always get more advanced from here. I hope this helps Andy and let me know how you go with it.

people can hear you clearly. There is nothing worse than trying to listen to someone with a grainy or unclear voice due to a cheap mic. I’ve found that the Blue Yeti Blackout does a great job here and it’s easy to set up with a USB port. Make sure you light yourself properly, especially if you’re using a webcam. People come to see your spontaneity and all the reactions that come with that – but they won’t see that if you’re sitting in a dark room. You can use lamps if you want but for accuracy and quality,

HAPPY STREAMING Duke

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1 The first game you played? Pong . 2 The last game you finished? God of War . 3 Your favourite game of all time? Zelda: Ocarina of Time . 4 The most underrated game of all time? Mystical Ninja starring Goemon. 5 The game you wished you had developed? A brand spankin’ new Tenchu reboot.

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