how to stream a game online

how to stream a game online 

How to Stream a PC Game on Twitch with OBS

1. Get a Twitch stream key from your Twitch.tv profile.
2. Download Open Broadcaster Software and set up Game Capture mode.
3. Add your Twitch key to OBS' Stream Settings.
4. Click “Start Streaming” and play your game. 

These days, there is much more to social gaming than just inviting your buddies over to play Mortal Kombat. It’s easier than ever to share every game you play online with hundreds of people, building one gigantic community around your exploits in your favorite titles—whether you’re any good or not. 

This guide is going to take a look at streaming and recording your games across the biggest platforms. Our instructions will focus on Twitch, but know that plenty of other streaming services exist that you can use as a home base for all your gaming adventures:

• How to stream games on a PC or Mac
• How to stream games on an Xbox One
• How to stream games on a PlayStation 4
• How to record your games to show off later
• How to record your gaming on a PC or Mac
• How tos record your gaming on a console

Why would I want to stream my games?

Broadcasting games to an audience of strangers might seem a bit... strange. After all, isn’t the fun of gaming playing rather than watching someone play? But if you think about it, people have been looking over each other’s shoulders as they game for years—from the first pinball machines, to arcades, to the modern day, with celebrity gamers making millions on YouTube and large online gaming tournaments being broadcast to thousands. 

You might not be the celebrity superstar of your favorite game just yet, but sharing your daring digital pursuits with the world is a worthwhile endeavor. Sometimes you pull off some sweet trick or discover a hidden gem. Sometimes it’s entertaining to watch someone else screw up. Sometimes the story is so engaging, it’s almost a movie. Watching movies is fun, so why wouldn’t watching cinematic video games be fun?

All those videos you’ve ever watched of people playing games online have to come from somewhere. Broadcasting is easier than ever, and not only do you get to share your experience with other people, but they get to see what a game is like before purchasing it.