Twitch Prime members can now give Free Games with Prime games to their friends!
Starting December 13, 2018, Twitch Prime members can both claim each Free Game with Prime for themselves, and send one copy as a gift to a friend — even if they don’t have Twitch Prime!Twitch Prime...
View ArticleThank You, Global Moderators
An Update to the Global Moderator ProgramAs Twitch has grown and evolved, so has our approach to ensuring that the community has tools to stay safe. One of our earliest efforts was the Global Moderator...
View ArticleHow VP9 delivers value for Twitch’s esports live streaming
By: Akrum Elkhazin, Video Algorithm Architect, NGCodec, akrum.elkhazin@ngcodec.comAvinash Ramachandran, Video Software Architect, NGCodec, avinash.ramachandran@ngcodec.comRoshan Baliga, Product...
View ArticleTwitch Prime Holiday Surprise: Get Seven Free Bonus Games with the Devolver...
The holidays are here and Devolver Digital is bringing a slew of awesome PC games to Twitch Prime members. Starting today, you’ll be able to claim and play all of the games within the Devolver Digital...
View ArticleCalling all StarCraft II fans: For the first time ever, earn War Chest:...
War Chest: Katowice 2019 brings two brand-new features to StarCraft II and Twitch alike.First, each race in StarCraft II is receiving a full suite of custom building skins. By purchasing this season’s...
View Article3 Extensions Making this Holiday Season Extra Merry
With over 60 percent of Partners and Affiliates already using Extensions, they’re quickly becoming one of the best ways for creators to connect with fans and support their channels.For developers, it’s...
View ArticleTwitch Prime offered members more than $3,000 of gaming content in 2018
Twitch Prime membership included access to epic in-game loot for 20 blockbuster games, more than 70 Free Games with Prime, a free subscription to their favorite Twitch broadcaster every 30 days, plus...
View ArticleHow Twitch integration doubled all-time minutes watched in a month
Q&A with Motion TwinWe caught up with Steve Filby, Marketing Manager at Motion Twin, an indie game studio based in Bordeaux, France, to talk about their wildly popular game Dead Cells and its...
View ArticleTwitch Rivals returns with over 100 events in 2019
We heard you when you said you want more Twitch Rivals, so this year, we’re bringing you more weekly events and making all of them even better. Get ready for the biggest names on Twitch, top prizing,...
View ArticleGet the Elite Intern Bundle in Neverwinter with Twitch Prime for a Limited Time!
Starting today, January 15th, Twitch Prime members can join in on the celebration of the launch of Neverwinter’s latest major update, The Heart of Fire, with a special bundle which includes 30 days of...
View ArticleTwitch Prime Members, Level Up Your Arsenal Again with the Warframe Gear...
Starting January 17th through February 18th, Twitch Prime members can get Gear Bundle #2 for Warframe that includes 50 Platinum (non-tradeable) to use towards new equipment, a 7-Day Affinity Booster to...
View ArticleExclusive Twitch Prime Early Access: Own Pikuniku for FREE Before Everyone Else!
From January 21st through January 23rd, Twitch Prime members will be able to claim and own Devolver Digital’s latest quirky title, Pikuniku, for free before it’s on sale everywhere else! Be one of the...
View ArticleAnalyzing Twitch chat during a Pokémon Marathon
We dove into Twitch chat during the Pokémon Marathon, and found key moments when viewers sing, cry, and laugh together. Sometimes, weirdly, all three happen at the same time.Context and datasetTwitch...
View ArticleRinging in the New Year with Ninja, an Extension, and 10 Million Bits
Celebrating a new year is one of the few events in which almost every culture in the world takes part in some way shape or form. And while it’s always exciting to be at an event IRL, there is something...
View ArticleThe best way to watch the 2019 Overwatch League season
When the 2019 Overwatch League seasons kicks off on February 14, there’s only one way to experience the very best of the action: the newly updated All-Access Pass, available only on...
View ArticleNew channel moderation tools are now live in chat
Channel Mods, let’s chat.The work you do — from moderating chat to helping new viewers get up to speed with a channel — plays a crucial role in making Twitch a more welcoming place. We see you and...
View ArticleCo-streaming on Twitch
On Twitch we don’t just watch. Everyone and everything from the streamers, viewers, chatters, and the content you stream all play a part in creating an experience that could only happen on Twitch. It’s...
View ArticleCelebrate Black History Month on Twitch
A huge part of what makes Twitch special are the diverse voices that make up our community. In honor of Black History Month, this February, we’re doubling down on celebrating black creators and their...
View ArticleReducing the dependencies of a Twitch Extension
Yes, I understand the title is a little dry and not very interesting; however, let’s focus on the task at hand.Let’s remove as many dependencies on non-Twitch services as we can!Top Clip —...
View ArticleTwitch Prime Members, Get a 14-Day Membership to RuneScape and Exclusive Loot
RuneScape, the epic MMO that just celebrated its 18th birthday, has teamed up with Twitch Prime this Valentine’s Day to offer you complimentary access to an adventure like no other. Starting today,...
View Article